Scott Funeral Home

504 W. Interlake Blvd.

Lake Placid, FL 33852

Phone: 863-465-4134

Fax: 863-465-5666

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Obituary Draft

Edward William Koornneef

Edward William Koornneef, 61, of Lake Placid went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 2, 2018 while traveling in Ponchatoula, LA.  Ed was born on December 21, 1956 in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada to Jacob and Maria Koornneef. He was a long-time resident of Lake Placid, moving here from Boynton Beach, FL to continue his father's dream in the business of growing indoor tropical plants.  Ed had recently retired from a lifetime of working in the family business. He had many hobbies that he didn't get to enjoy enough. From racing his 1968 Camaro to waterskiing, riding his Harley, working in his garage, watching EVERY NASCAR race and working with his cows.  He cherished the time he spent camping with his family more than anything. Ed was reunited with his parents, Jacob and Maria, who preceded him in leaving this life. He is survived by his loving wife, Pamela Koornneef, whom he loved more than life itself. His daughters: Maria Quinones (Quintin); Holly Cameron (Joshua). His sons: Jason Koornneef (Bridget); Jacob Koornneef along with 13 grandchildren who he absolutely adored. He is also survived by his sister: Marian Gilde (Randy)and his brother: William Koornneef. Ed was committed to sharing what he was blessed with in many ways throughout this community and countless others for the sole purpose of sharing God's love.

The family will receive friends on Friday, December 7, 2018 from 4:00-6:00pm at Scott Funeral Home; 504 W Interlake Blvd, Lake Placid, FL.  There will be a celebration of Ed's life on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 11:00am at First Presbyterian Church; 117 N Oak Ave. Lake Placid, FL.  Burial to follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Lake Placid.

In lieu of flowers, please heartfully consider a donation to "Ashish"; Thrive Global Consulting PO Box 1166 Wheaton, Il 60187. Reference "Geeta Mondol".......

" This will help continue support for a faith-based school for autistic children in India. Ed's father, Jacob, played an integral role in starting this school and Ed continued to support it in honor of his father.