Birth date: Jan 9, 1936 Death date: Jun 20, 2020
Mr. Kenneth C. Vanderwest, 84, went to be with his Lord on June 20, 2020. He was born January 9, 1936, in Muskegon Heights to George and Rose (Updyke) Vanderwest. He was their 9th child. After serving in the U.S. Army and attendin Read Obituary
Just wanted to extend my sympathy to Ken's wife and family.I met Ken many years ago when he volunteered at the Orchard View Senior Center. He was in charge of our Tax Preparation Program. He spent so many hours helping others and always had a joke to share with us. Such a nice guy. ,I appreciated all the work he did for us for so many years. Joann Malinowski
KEN was a good and Faithfull sevent of the Lord Jesus Christ. Christian men’s business luncheons. In my book he was one of the pillars of the luncheons. And will be missed . Chaplian csccog. Frederick j Monroe.
My uncle ken , many great memories as a young girl. A living example of God. He loved his family with his whole heart. Unconditional. Prayer of thankfulness at every meal followed with scripture reading and devotions together. I believe it had been important for all of us to experience love and hope in this life. He took the time for all of our family’s. I admired his dedication to our lord who loves all unconditionally. Without any doubt each one of us will remember him in the powerful way he displayed in worship. I thank God for him demonstrating the very nature of our lord Jesus Christ every visit to his home. Much love and my sincere condolences to my aunt Shirley and all my beautiful loving cousins.
Mr. Vanderwest was a wonderful Sunday School teacher, I enjoyed his teachings and leadership. I saw Jesus through him every week, may you Rest In Peace Ken.
Many fond memories growing up of my Uncle Ken. I was born on Christmas 1958 and Uncle Ken would always say I’ll never forget my wedding anniversary because the dates were so close, and he would smile. I know he liked the game of golf, I did get a round in with him. When we were little we would make the trip to Muskegon from Grand Rapids for a visit, times I’ll never forget. To my Aunt Shirley and Cousins our Thoughts and Prayers go out to you. God Bless
Bryon Daley
Nephew
Ken was a friend for I’m guessing 35 years. We played racket ball early in the morning at the YMCA . We were in the ya men’s together worked at the ymca camp , we sold stuff at the white Elephant
sale. We had many breakfast together. I bought insurance from Ken at Shoreline insurance and he bought houses from me and I sold houses for him. I even lived in his former home on McCracken. Ken was alway happy kind and Jesus lived in his heart and he wanted to share Jesus with others. I will never forget Ken Vanderwest. Shirley and kids I was proud to know your husband and your Dad.
