Michael James Vanderlist's Obituary
Mr. Michael James Vanderlist, age 75, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 26, 2017. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 29, 1942 to Lawrence and Dorothy (Hausfield) Vanderlist. Michael was a veteran of the United States Navy. He had been employed by the City of Oak Park for many years prior to his retirement in 1997. On July 7, 1979, Michael married the former Pamela Miner in Fenton, Michigan. They resided in Clawson, Michigan prior to moving to Muskegon in 2001. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Pamela; one son, Matthew (Samantha) Vanderlist; two grandchildren, Madison Weigl and Aiden Vanderlist; one brother, Mark (Mary Beth) Vanderlist; and two sisters, Judy (Richard) Haldeman and Melanie (Tom) Sokol. VISITATION will be from 4-7 PM Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at The Walburn Chapel, 1547 W. Sherman Blvd., 231-798-1100, with a TIME OF SHARING at 4:00 PM. A GRAVESIDE SERVICE and MILITARY HONORS will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Laketon Township Cemetery.
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