James Van Der Beek and wife Kimberly showed that their marriage is truly a reflection of ’till death do us part’.
Kimberly revealed People that she and James had an emotional renewal of their wedding vows “in bed” just days before his death.
She revealed that her family and friends helped the couple with the touching renovation.
“We decided two days in advance and our friends gave us new rings, filled our bedroom with flowers and candles and we renewed our vows from bed,” Kimberly told the outlet.
She noted that the intimate ceremony was “simple, beautiful and moving.”
Only a few close family and friends attended the event, with one friend playing the “most beautiful music” closing the ceremony with the song Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Some friends even joined virtually via Zoom.
The couple married in Tel Aviv, Israel, in 2010 and welcomed six children.
On February 11, Kimberly announced the devastating news of James’ death at the age of 48, a year after his colon cancer diagnosis.
She wrote on social media: “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed away peacefully this morning. He spent his final days with courage, faith and grace. There is much to share about his wishes, love for humanity and the sanctity of time. Those days will come. For now, we ask for peaceful privacy as we mourn our loving husband, father, son, brother and friend.”
