Birth date: Jun 20, 1933 Death date: Nov 10, 2022
Mrs. Marilyn Vander Veen, age 89, of Spring Lake went to her Heavenly home on Thursday, November 10, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born June 20, 1933, in Dowagiac, MI to Elmer and Mildred (Burney) Hodges. On June 19, 1954 Read Obituary
Marilyn brought enormous joy and caring to the world. She was our friend and neighbor and we loved her. She welcomed us when we moved to Spring Lake and encouraged us to 'keep active' with her words and her example. We will always remember her smile.
Linda & Garry Sandy
Dear Susan, Daniel and Family,
On behalf of the Aquinas community where your mother received her Master's degree, we extend our sympathy as you mourn the loss of a generous, service-minded, adventurous mother. God grace you with Gratitude and Peace as you remember her rich life among us and her Eternal Life. May the heavenly handbell choir be delighted as she shares her skills!
We will remember your mother by name during our monthly Memorial Mass for deceased alums on January 19 at 4:30pm in Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Chapel on campus. Do join us if you are able.
Sister Mary Ann Barrett, OP and the Alumni Team
Marilyn and Bob in Nina and I met Kikuyu, Kenya and became immediate friends. We worked with Marilyn on that project and then later in Zambia.
She was always helpful, offered to do anything necessary to do a project and we cherish every moment of those days.
We also spent lots of times together with them and the group from Kenya at weddings, funerals and social events. We've lost a special friend and will miss her greatly. Nina and Vance Sonnenberg
I am so sorry for you and family I loved your mother she was a wonderful friend I will miss you so much sending prayers and love
Oh my, How I will miss her responses to my postings on Facebook. I will miss this dear cousin and hold dear the many memories of her smile and the love I felt when seeing her and Bob. I hold the family in my heart as I reflect on this shining light in our family. Love, Tim VanderVeen
Loved having Marilyn as a friend and tennis buddy in Key West. She was special So sorry. Met the twins as we shared family stories bragging about grandchildren. Love to family who were lucky to have her in their lives. ❤️
So sorry for your loss, Sue,Dan and family. Mimi was one of the sweetest people I ever knew, her caring ways, her faith, I seen and spoke with her just a few week ago at morning star enjoying breakfast, I shall always remember her kindness……..Thoughts and prayers, love to you all
I knew Marilyn from Key West. With her cute white shag cut and her ever smiling face, she was such a pleasure to be with. The world has just lost a shining star.
