Carol A. Medendorp's Obituary
Carol Ann Medendorp, age 73, passed away in Muskegon, MI, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Carol was born in Grand Haven, MI, on November 2, 1951, to Jack and Ruth (Jewett) Moseler. She graduated from Mona Shores High School and went on to work as a nurse for 21 years, retiring in 1998. She married Barry Medendorp Sr. in 1970 and the two of them spent 55 wonderful years building a family together. Carol enjoyed playing bingo and going to the casino, playing games on her computer, and birdwatching from her home. She was a great baker, loved to have fun, and was always caring towards the people around her.
Carol will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Barry Medendorp Sr; two children: Barry (Jessie) Medendorp Jr. and April (Marcie Miller) Medendorp; three grandchildren: Andrew, Tara, and Barry; two great-grandchildren: Collin and Amata; and sister, Ruth Malenfant. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother in-law, Ben Malenfant.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 5559 S. Shore Dr, Whitehall, MI, 49461. Arrangements by The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 737 Apple Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49442.
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