Raymond J. VanderHoek's Obituary
Raymond John VanderHoek, age 57, of Spring Lake passed away Monday, January 29, 2007, at his home. He was born May 20, 1949, to Walter and Eleanor (Schans) VanderHoek in Grand Rapids, and he married Kathleen Roetman on August 6, 1971, in Grand Rapids.
Mr. VanderHoek served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was employed as a building contractor. Prior to becoming a builder, he had owned and operated Face Veneers in Grand Rapids. He was a member of the American Legion Post #28 in Grand Haven, and he enjoyed woodworking, restoring old cars, camping, fishing, boating, and animals. Above all, he loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Survivors include his loving wife, Kathy; 2 daughters, Amy (Brad) Plooster of Grand Haven and Anne VanderHoek of Spring Lake; 2 sons, Andy (Kelly) VanderHoek and Adam VanderHoek, both of Spring Lake; 4 grandchildren: Jacob and Elly VanderHoek and Dylan and Katie Plooster; 2 sisters, Hope (Richard) Veltman of Alto and Nancy (Harold) Erffmeyer of Dorr; and 2 former sisters-in-law, Judy and Christine. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Peter and Chuck VanderHoek.
The service for Mr. VanderHoek will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 1, 2007, at VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home in Spring Lake with Rev. Leonard Sudlik officiating. Friends may meet the family 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 31, at the funeral home in Spring Lake. Military rites will be provided by the American Legion Charles A. Conklin Post #28. Memorial contributions in Raymond’s honor may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Memphis, TN, or to Harbor Hospice. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.vbkfuneralhome.com.
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