Birth date: Jul 14, 1946 Death date: Jan 12, 2026
Jean A. Vanderlaan, age 79, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026 into the arms of her Savior. She was born on July 14, 1946 in Muskegon to Albert and Minnie (Weesies) Zuidema. Jean worked for many years as an administrative assis Read Obituary
Doug and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am a faithful Ditto customer who talked with Jean everytime I saw her there. She (and sometimes Doug) were always so kind to me and I appreciate her prayers for my son who was in a motorcycle accident. I will miss her beautiful smile and kind heart. I feel privileged to have known Jean. My prayers are with Doug and her family.
Lori Dorgelo
I am one grandsons of Jean. Noah Vanderlaan, be mine name.
I had some words I had written for the funeral before it happened, so I'll write them here.
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I don’t know what or why she had to go, as much as I think it’s a freak accident, but we mourn the loss of a woman who took care of all of us.
Starting up to this day, at first, there is still a shock. There is still a hole you’ll all feel, and, as much as I still feel like a hole is missing in my heart, like my heart was ripped into a million pieces, but, there is a part of me, she’s gonna watch over us all.
I feel worried for my grandfather, for he is trapped in a box that she decorated, that she and he lived in for years, because my Nana, resting as her body lay, has left her wonderful husband.
My Papa, whom she loved, will be there always, in mourning, in his smile, as she was his guardian angel, and will guide his path until his time comes to her.
I know it’s a lot to read, and there’s a lot of things, you’re going to forget or need reminders on. But, I want to hope there will be hope, and respect for the dead, for there was not a single level of hatred that gives a meaning of she cared for you that she didn’t leave behind, Papa.
She was the person who got me these clothes, got me where I am today, someone who I talked to about my faith and problems with politics. When I was a kid, my grandma, or as I called her, “Nana” had taken care of me when my mother had birthed me.
She and him had been to all of my school events when others could not be.
She got me my clothes, those of which I am wearing today, my last memory is that she cleaned my room, then promised to give me a haircut. Thank you for everything, Nana."
Doug,
Scott and I are so incredibly saddened by the news of Jeans passing!!!
You and your family will be in our prayers, that God wraps his loving arms around you and gives you His love, grace and peace to get through this very difficult time of missing your precious wife, mom, grandmother!
Great memories
at Siesta Key Beach!!
Sally and Scott Kiekintveld
To Doug and your family
We are so sorry for your loss, and pray for your family during this difficult time.
She will be missed by all of the Fremont campground family
Your Trailer neighbors
Pat and Jerry Huttenga
God took another angel . She was one of the most beautiful people I have ever met. Always a smile and so fun to be with. My heart goes out to Doug and her family .
David and Joyce
Elbertson
Jean was such a lovely lady! She and I always had lockers next to each other back in the day at WMCH and so I saw a lot of Doug too! She had a great laugh and lived life to the fullest! You will be missed, sweet Jeannie!
Mary Meyers
Aunt Jean made me this for my birthday in 2019. So beautiful!
Memories so precious
Our families always had Thanksgiving and Christmas together. It was so much fun ! It included delicious food, devotions, usually a craft for the ladies to make. Jean was very crafty.
Jean’s Mom Minnie Zuidema and sister Ruth & Brother Marvin
