Birth date: Dec 27, 1939 Death date: Mar 11, 2010
Mr. Jack D. VanderKooi, age 70, on Thursday morning, March 11, 2010, went home to be with his Savior. He was born December 27, 1939 in Muskegon to John and Lucille (Walker) VanderKooi. Mr. VanderKooi was the owner/operator of Van’ Read Obituary
Hey grandpa i love & miss you everyday im so sorry that i was so hard to deal with but you & grandma took me in as your own & ill always love you, you were a great person& i miss you everyday i love you grandpa i know your in heaven looking out for me you were the inly father figure i had in my life & you did so well love you always will
From johnathan
To Jack's Family~
He was a wonderful man. A mentor, a leader and "dad" to many more than just his family. He was a shoulder to lean on, an ear for listening, and a very dear friend. I will always remember the good times we shared at GLD. He has made such an impact in my life. He will definately be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this time of loss.##imported-begin##Devon J. Bell##imported-end##
papa,you were always there for us evrytime we needed you,and i really believe if you were here you would still do that..we really miss you and you will always be thought of....i love you
love lea##imported-begin##ah-lee-ya##imported-end##
papa i love you and miss you i wish you were still here
love shane##imported-begin##shane##imported-end##
papa i will miss you and always love you
i will never forgot you
love matthew##imported-begin##Matthew##imported-end##
Jack,Amy,& Erica were the best customers that I ever had at Great Lakes Downs. Jack loved our cookies and the sweets I bought to them. He would turn a bad day into a good day for me with his charming ways. Amy I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great man.##imported-begin##Merri Jo Olman##imported-end##
Uncle Jack will truly be missed, however, the wonderful childhood (and adult) memories that I have of him will be with me forever. If there was ever a man most like my father, it was Uncle Jack. Therefore, he has always held a special place in my heart.
As much as I am saddened by our loss, I am reminded that I must also rejoice. He is once again strong and healthy behind the gates of heaven with other loved ones we've lost. You see, the living are the only ones saddened by death.
Rest in peace, Uncle Jack. You will be in our hearts forever!
Your "favorite" neice :-),
Tamie Vanderkooi Langman##imported-begin##Tamie (Langman) VanderKooi##imported-end##
