Mr. Morris W. VanZanten's Obituary
Mr. Morris W. “Morry” VanZanten, 90, passed away Thursday evening, February 11, 2016 in Muskegon. He was born January 16, 1926 to Dirk C. and Willemina (Roseboom) VanZanten in Muskegon, and was a lifelong resident. Morry worked at Howmet for 31 years before retiring in 1988. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling with his best friend Bill Walsma, who was like a son to him. Morry was a WWII U.S. Army veteran, was a recipient of the Purple Heart, belonged to the American Legion, and the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 11. On November 27, 1981 he married Monica (Lathrop) Ortquist, and she survives him along with children, Janet Prow, Morris Wm. (Gail) VanZanten, Mark VanZanten, Daniel (Barbara) VanZanten, and Dean VanZanten; step-children, Donna Mulder, Donald (Dinah) Ortquist, Tina (Chuck) VanderShaaf, Mary (Kurt) Nienhouse, Judith (Bruce) Johnson, and Carol Ortquist; many grand and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Rose; a step-son, James Ortquist; 3 brothers and 7 sisters. Services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 17, at The Lee Chapel, 6291 S. Harvey Street (231) 798-1100, with Rev. Samuel Stone officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on Tuesday. Burial will take place at E. Hesperia Cemetery. You may visit the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com Contributions in memory of Mr. VanZanten may be made to the National Kidney Foundation..
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