John Veenendaal John Veenendaal, 66, passed away Sept. 2, 2021, in Holbrook. A memorial service will be held to celebrate the life of John at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, at the residence of Scott and Beth Self, at 3601 McLaws Road. John was born March 11, 1955, in Denver, Colo., to the late Hazel Marie and Gerald Veenendaal. John married Raejean Veenendaal April 12, 1974, in Brighton, Colo. He enjoyed outdoor activities with his horses, friends and family. In his early life he worked as a warehouse man, was a painter, worked in steel fabrication shops, was a race horse trainer/jockey and was one of Holbrook’s talented horse farriers, trimming and shoeing horses for local cowboys and cowgirls. John participated in the Hashknife Pony Express Posse. He is survived by his wife, Raejean Veenendaal; sister, Carolen Smiley; and eight nieces and six nephews. He is preceded in death by daughter, Bobbi Veenendaal Warren; grandson, Chance Ian Horseman; parents, Hazel Marie and Gerald Veenendaal; and brother, Gerald Wayne Veenendaal Jr. Silver Creek Mortuary and Crematory of Taylor handled the arrangements.
