Charles Leslie "Butch" Vander Laan's Obituary
Charles “Butch” Leslie Vander Laan, age 68, of Spring Lake passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020, at home. He was born July 22, 1951, in Grand Haven to Charles F. and Elizabeth Ann (Mitchell) Vander Laan.
Butch was retired from Bastian Blessing. He loved doing scrimshaw, carpentry, and making dreamcatchers.
He is lovingly remembered by special friend, Nancy Paul; his mother, Elizabeth Vander Laan; sister, Carol Heath, brother, Dennis (Lori) Vander Laan; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, and brother, Kevin Vander Laan.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to The Spring Lake Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 213 E. Savidge St., Spring Lake, MI 49456. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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