Helen L. Daane's Obituary
Mrs. Helen Daane, age 92, of Ferrysburg passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016. She was born August 11, 1923 in Grand Rapids to Anthony and Lena (Vander Klippe) Beurkens. On May 3, 1946 she married Harold J. Daane, and he preceded her in death on December 14, 2002.
Helen lived in Traverse City for ten years and loved it. She enjoyed yachting to nearby islands and harbors. She was also active in Sweet Adelines. Harold and Helen lived in Ireland for three years – an adventure of a lifetime. Their house on Spring Lake was Helen’s favorite home. She enjoyed boating, fish fries, and playing Bunco with her friends. Helen had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to share jokes and her quick wit with all. She will be fondly remembered for her truly delicious apple crisp.
Helen is survived by one daughter, Lauren (Guy) Mendes of Fort Myers, FL; four grandchildren: Marc (Annie) Richardson, Sean Mendes, Jennifer Harell, and Kevin (Jenna) Harell; granddaughter-in-law, Marta Richardson; eight great-grandchildren: Daisy Richardson, Morgan and Gabriel Shafer, MaKenzie, Harleigh, and Jaxen Harell, Maya and Sophia Richardson. She is also survived by one sister-in-law, Joyce Daane. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Sali Daane; grandson, Scott Richardson; and three brothers: William, James, and Marvin Beurkens.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, March 10, 2016 at VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home in Grand Haven with Rev. John H. Brown officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in memory of Helen may be given to Four Pointes – Center for Successful Aging. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.vbkfuneralhome.com.
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