William Lee "Bill" VanderStelt's Obituary
William “Bill” Lee VanderStelt, age 80, of Grand Haven passed away Friday, April 30, 2021, at his home with his family by his side. He was born March 13, 1941, in Grand Haven to Adrian G. and Dorothy (Boyink) VanderStelt and married Carolyn Kay (Mortenson) Nelson on October 24, 1981, in Spring Lake.
Bill graduated from Grand Haven High School in 1959, then served his country in the Navy. He worked as a sheet metal worker for many years at Bastian Blessing and later at Eagle Ottawa Leather Company. Bill was an avid outdoorsman, who loved deer hunting and fishing. He could be counted on to always tell a good story and sometimes even to repeat them once or twice. Bill also enjoyed going to the casino.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Carolyn VanderStelt; son, Greg (Angie) VanderStelt; two stepdaughters, Nicole “Nikki” (Jim) Bocks and Amy (Mike) Stringham; four grandchildren: Tom Bocks, David Bocks, Emily (Nate Turner) Stringham and Samuel Stringham; his sister, Merikay Wierenga. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A private graveside service for Bill will be held. Memorials to Harbor Hospice are appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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