James E. "Jim" VanderVelde

Birth date: Sep 22, 1934 Death date: Jun 1, 2009

Mr. James E. “Jim” VanderVelde, age 74, passed away Monday, June 1, 2009 at Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence. He was born September 22, 1934 in Muskegon to John and Mary VanderVelde and lived his entire life in the area. He was a v Read Obituary

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Anonymous

855w ago

Jim was a funny man and you all were great neighbors. I have some great memories of the little ponies he would bring home. Love and Prayers to your whole family.##imported-begin##Carmen Coles Wieringa##imported-end##

Anonymous

855w ago

Jim, please say "Hi" to Grandma Jane for me when you get to Heaven.##imported-begin##Jerry Bufka II##imported-end##

Anonymous

855w ago

Margaret,
I just heard about Jim and am so sorry for you and your family's loss. When we first started having the Vandervelde reunions, I didn't really hardly know anyone and felt a little awkward or out of place. But then this Great man who turned out to be my Great Uncle, made me feel so welcomed and such a part of the family. Jim always greeted me with such a big hug and warm smile and he always made me smile so much. I really looked forward to seeing him each summer at the reunions and I'll miss him. Love Stacy##imported-begin##Stacy (Bufka) Donley##imported-end##

Anonymous

855w ago

Margraret so very sorry to hear about Jim .You were both such good & careing neighbors and friends.I still have great memories of you guys growing up next door. He will be greatly missed by all.
Love
Jimmy Coles##imported-begin##JAMES COLES##imported-end##

Anonymous

855w ago

We will surely miss those eggs at breakfast while camping. Such good times I will remember always.

Barb And Bill Balaban##imported-begin##Bill and Barb Balaban##imported-end##

Anonymous

855w ago

To Margaret and family my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.The time I spent working with Jimmy was never a dull moment. I learned many tricks of the trade by his side. Break time on construction sites are what will stand out for me. Jimmy would get coffee out, and Margaret's homemade cookies. Jimmy I will miss you, but every coffeebreak you will be there. Thanks for everything. Steve "the doorman" Allison##imported-begin##Steven L. Allison##imported-end##

Anonymous

856w ago

Margaret, Ken, Cindy, & Family,

I just hear of Jim's passing. I am truly sorry for your loss. I enjoyed living next door to you, many years ago, and will always have very fond memories of Jim and your family.

Sincerly yours,
Marcia (Coles) Gzym##imported-begin##Marcia (Coles) Gzym##imported-end##

Anonymous

856w ago

MARGARET. SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MAY GOD wrap his arms around you and your family. YOUR OLD NEIGHBOR LOIS RUSCO ANDROGER RULL##imported-begin##LOIS RULL(rusco)##imported-end##

Anonymous

856w ago

Dear Margaret and Family,

I was so sorry to read of Jim's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. You two were very special and I have many memories of our good times together. Love, Donna##imported-begin##Donna Daunt##imported-end##

Anonymous

856w ago

We send our sincere sympathy to your family. Remember that we are here to support you in your time of loss today, and for as long as you need us.
The Staff of Harbor Hospice##imported-begin##Poppen Hospice Staff##imported-end##

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