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VAN DER KOOGH, Jacobus Peter (Jake)

Born on July 1, 1936. Passed away June 18, 2026.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Latrobe Valley Village, Newborough on Thursday 18 June 2026.

Aged 89 Years.

Beloved husband of Joan for 62 ½ years.

Father of David, Jennifer (dec.) and Wayne.

Father-in-law of Michele and Rachel.

Grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of 9.

Your suffering is over, and you have fought the good fight.

You have finished the race.

You have served the Lord faithfully until the end. 2 Tim. 4:7-8

 

Funeral Notice
New Life Christian Centre 71 Fowler Street, MoeView Map
A Memorial Thanksgiving for the Life of Jake Van Der Koogh will be held at New Life Christian Centre, 71 Fowler Street, Moe on MONDAY (June 29, 2026) commencing at 2.30 pm.

 

                                 The Service for Jake will also be livestreamed.

                       Please click here to view the service via the New Life Christan Centre's YouTube chanel.
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  1. Sincere sympathy to Joan and family on the passing of Jake.
    Wonderful neighbour of my dad, Jim McAllister (dec) at Latrobe Valley Village units.
    Thinking of you Joan,
    Linda Thompson (McAllister)

    Linda Thompson June 22, 2026

  2. We extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to Jake’s family. Such a great photographer.
    With sympathy.

    Frank Mannuzza

    Frank Mannuzza June 22, 2026

  3. Always enjoyed your quick wit and sense of humour Jake. Much love to all in the Van der Koogh family. A great friend to Bill Willis. X

    Gary & Lynne Willis June 23, 2026

  4. Sincere condolences to Mrs Van der Koogh and family. Thinking of you all x

    Donna Baldacchino June 24, 2026

  5. I wish to send my condolences to you, Joan and family. Jacob was a great friend to Roelf and myself for many years and will be sadly missed. lots of love to you all.
    With love Judith Vegter.xx

    Judith Vegter June 26, 2026

  6. Pictures tell many a story and Jake was one of the best storytellers. Always with love and sense of Humour
    Alastair and Cheryl.

    Alastair Doherty June 27, 2026

  7. A Beautiful Service for a wonderful man.
    Our thoughts are with you all
    Darren &Toni McCabe xo

    D&T McCabe June 29, 2026

  8. Sending my sincere condolences to Joan and Family at this sad time. I always will remember Jake as such a kind hearted gentleman with a great sense of humour who alway’s made me smile.

    Rest peacefully Jake in Gods Care

    Kathy Wilson June 29, 2026

  9. Sending thru my deepest condolences to you Joan and your extended family. May you rest in peace Jake. Sincerely Karen K LVV

    Karen kinson June 29, 2026

  10. Condolences to Joan and family

    Gwenda Springer July 4, 2026