Harvey Lee Vredeveld
| Father* | Clarence Vredeveld b. 14 May 1897, d. 19 Jul 1990 | |
| Mother* | Elizabeth DeWeerd b. 26 Jan 1899, d. 18 Sep 1988 |
| Birth* | 3 March 1933 | Jennison, Ottawa, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 17 April 1940 | Clarence Vredeveld, Elizabeth DeWeerd; Ward 3, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Clarence Vredeveld, age 42, b MI, 2yr h.s., mortar maker - school project; Elizabeth, wife, age 41, b MI, 8yrs school; Anton J., son, age 18, b MI, 4yr h.s., new worker; John E., son, age 15, b MI, 2yr h.s.; May L., dau, age 13, b MI, 8yrs school; Nicholas G, son, age 10, b MI, 5yrs school; Harvey L., son, age 7, b MI, 1yr school - reside at 736 Tulip St - lived in same place in 1935 |
| (Witness) Census | 11 April 1950 | Clarence Vredeveld, Elizabeth DeWeerd; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Clarence Vredeveld, age 52, b MI, delivers milk for a dairy; Elizabeth, wife, age 51, b MI; Nicholas George, son, age 20, b MI; Harvey L,, son, age 17, b MI; Joyce E., dau, age 9, b MI - reside at 100 Dwight - living in same house one yr ago |
| Education* | Harvey graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High School, then Calvin College (AB in physics and mathematics), then the University of Michigan (MS in physics). | |
| Occupation* | Harvey worked at Douglas Aircraft, Lawrence Livermore National Labs in California, then in Michigan he worked for Bendix Aerospace Systems, Cutler Hammer, and Ann Arbor Computer. | |
| Anecdote* | He volunteered at Ann Arbor Christian Reformed Church where he was an elder, served on the facilities committee and sang in the choir. He also volunteered for Worldwide Labs, at Ann Arbor Christian School, International Students Incorporated, and was active in his children's and grandchildren's lives. | |
| Anecdote | He and his wife, Joan, enjoyed hosting people from many different cultures and countries. | |
| Death* | 30 November 2018 | at home, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, MI |
| Note* | Harvey was survived by his wife of 60 years, Joan (Huizenga) Vredeveld; his children: Sharon Newton (Steve), Bradley Vredeveld (Haiying Gan), Linda Vredeveld (Eric Shultis), and Kevin Vredeveld (Laura); his grandchildren: Aaron Newton (Brandy), Charles Newton, Leo Vredeveld, Arlo Shultis, Zora Vredeveld, Samantha Clay (Jacob), Claudia Vredeveld and Mitchell Vredeveld. | |
| Note | Memorial donations were suggested to Worldwide Lab Improvement, Inc. | |
| Funeral* | a funeral service was held at Ann Arbor Christian Reformed Church on 15 December2018. |
Family |
Joan G. Huizenga | |
| Children | 1. | Sharon Lynn Vredeveld |
| 2. | Bradley Roy Vredeveld | |
| 3. | Linda R. Vredeveld | |
| 4. | Kevin Dale Vredeveld |
Joyce E. Vredeveld
| Father* | Clarence Vredeveld b. 14 May 1897, d. 19 Jul 1990 | |
| Mother* | Elizabeth DeWeerd b. 26 Jan 1899, d. 18 Sep 1988 |
| (Witness) Census | 11 April 1950 | Clarence Vredeveld, Elizabeth DeWeerd; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Clarence Vredeveld, age 52, b MI, delivers milk for a dairy; Elizabeth, wife, age 51, b MI; Nicholas George, son, age 20, b MI; Harvey L,, son, age 17, b MI; Joyce E., dau, age 9, b MI - reside at 100 Dwight - living in same house one yr ago |
Joan G. Huizenga
Family |
Harvey Lee Vredeveld b. 3 Mar 1933, d. 30 Nov 2018 | |
| Children | 1. | Sharon Lynn Vredeveld |
| 2. | Bradley Roy Vredeveld | |
| 3. | Linda R. Vredeveld | |
| 4. | Kevin Dale Vredeveld |
Anton James Vredeveld
| Father* | Clarence Vredeveld b. 14 May 1897, d. 19 Jul 1990 | |
| Mother* | Elizabeth DeWeerd b. 26 Jan 1899, d. 18 Sep 1988 |
| Birth* | 10 July 1921 | Hudsonville, Ottawa, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 23 April 1930 | Clarence Vredeveld, Elizabeth DeWeerd; Georgetown Twp, Ottawa, MI; Clarence Vredeveld, age 33, married at 22, b MI, parents b MI, barn man at dairy farm; Elizabeth, wife, age 31, married at 20, b MI, parents b MI; Anton J., son, age 8, b MI; John Elvin, son, age 5, b MI; M. Lucille, dau, age 3 10/12, b MI; N. Gene, son, age 11/12, b MI - dwelling #173 |
| (Witness) Census | 17 April 1940 | Clarence Vredeveld, Elizabeth DeWeerd; Ward 3, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Clarence Vredeveld, age 42, b MI, 2yr h.s., mortar maker - school project; Elizabeth, wife, age 41, b MI, 8yrs school; Anton J., son, age 18, b MI, 4yr h.s., new worker; John E., son, age 15, b MI, 2yr h.s.; May L., dau, age 13, b MI, 8yrs school; Nicholas G, son, age 10, b MI, 5yrs school; Harvey L., son, age 7, b MI, 1yr school - reside at 736 Tulip St - lived in same place in 1935 |
| Census* | 20 April 1950 | Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Anton J. Vredeveld, age 28, b MI, electrician - conveyor mfg; next pg: Eileen M., wife, age 27, b MI |
| Death* | 4 July 1979 | Grandville, Kent, MI |
| Burial* | Grandville Cemetery, Grandville, Kent, MI |
John Elvin Vredeveld
| Father* | Clarence Vredeveld b. 14 May 1897, d. 19 Jul 1990 | |
| Mother* | Elizabeth DeWeerd b. 26 Jan 1899, d. 18 Sep 1988 |
| Birth* | 30 June 1924 | Hudsonville, Ottawa, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 23 April 1930 | Clarence Vredeveld, Elizabeth DeWeerd; Georgetown Twp, Ottawa, MI; Clarence Vredeveld, age 33, married at 22, b MI, parents b MI, barn man at dairy farm; Elizabeth, wife, age 31, married at 20, b MI, parents b MI; Anton J., son, age 8, b MI; John Elvin, son, age 5, b MI; M. Lucille, dau, age 3 10/12, b MI; N. Gene, son, age 11/12, b MI - dwelling #173 |
| (Witness) Census | 17 April 1940 | Clarence Vredeveld, Elizabeth DeWeerd; Ward 3, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Clarence Vredeveld, age 42, b MI, 2yr h.s., mortar maker - school project; Elizabeth, wife, age 41, b MI, 8yrs school; Anton J., son, age 18, b MI, 4yr h.s., new worker; John E., son, age 15, b MI, 2yr h.s.; May L., dau, age 13, b MI, 8yrs school; Nicholas G, son, age 10, b MI, 5yrs school; Harvey L., son, age 7, b MI, 1yr school - reside at 736 Tulip St - lived in same place in 1935 |
| Death* | 23 January 1997 | Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, MI |
| Burial* | Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Cascade Twp, Kent, MI |
Mae Lucille Vredeveld
| Father* | Clarence Vredeveld b. 14 May 1897, d. 19 Jul 1990 | |
| Mother* | Elizabeth DeWeerd b. 26 Jan 1899, d. 18 Sep 1988 |
| Birth* | 17 May 1926 | Hudsonville, Ottawa, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 23 April 1930 | Clarence Vredeveld, Elizabeth DeWeerd; Georgetown Twp, Ottawa, MI; Clarence Vredeveld, age 33, married at 22, b MI, parents b MI, barn man at dairy farm; Elizabeth, wife, age 31, married at 20, b MI, parents b MI; Anton J., son, age 8, b MI; John Elvin, son, age 5, b MI; M. Lucille, dau, age 3 10/12, b MI; N. Gene, son, age 11/12, b MI - dwelling #173 |
| (Witness) Census | 17 April 1940 | Clarence Vredeveld, Elizabeth DeWeerd; Ward 3, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Clarence Vredeveld, age 42, b MI, 2yr h.s., mortar maker - school project; Elizabeth, wife, age 41, b MI, 8yrs school; Anton J., son, age 18, b MI, 4yr h.s., new worker; John E., son, age 15, b MI, 2yr h.s.; May L., dau, age 13, b MI, 8yrs school; Nicholas G, son, age 10, b MI, 5yrs school; Harvey L., son, age 7, b MI, 1yr school - reside at 736 Tulip St - lived in same place in 1935 |
| Married Name | Hoeksema | |
| Marriage* | 9 October 1946 | Gerrit Hoeksema; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| Anecdote* | Mae and Gerrit spent many hours over the years to the Georgetown Senior Center's project of creating beautiful quilts for charitable organizations. | |
| Death* | 22 May 2024 | Sunset Retirement Home, Kent County, MI; under the care of Corewell Health Hospice |
| Note* | Mae was predeceased by her husband, Gerrit; her son, Terry; brothers: Jim, John, Harvey, and Wesley; sisters-in-law: Eileen, Esther, and Ruth. She was survived by her children and grandchildren: Ron and Lyn (Becky and Andrew, Steven and Becca, Emily); Joyce (Tim and Melanie, Joel and Robin, Leah, Samantha); Marcia and Dave Vruggink (Beth and Rob, Dawn and John); Bob and Brenda (Laura and Jeremy, Craig and Coe, Nick and Sarah); 20 gr-grandchildren; brother, Gene Vredeveld; sister, Joyce (Richard) Stienstra; sister-in-law, Joan Vredeveld; numerous nieces and nephews; and dear friend, Clarence Schipper. | |
| Note | Memorial donations suggested to Sunset Legacy Foundation. | |
| Funeral* | had a Celebration of Life on 13 June 2024 at at MKD Funeral Home in Grandville MI. |
Family |
Gerrit Hoeksema b. 9 Jul 1922, d. 24 Dec 2017 |
Gerrit Hoeksema
| Birth* | 9 July 1922 | Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| Milit-End* | Gerrit served with the 254th Infantry Regiment, 63rd Infantry Division, in Europe during WWII. | |
| Marriage* | 9 October 1946 | Mae Lucille Vredeveld; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| Employment* | was a tool and die maker for Keeler Brass for 44 years. | |
| Anecdote* | Gerrit built doll houses and other wood treasures for family members, friends and churches. | |
| Death* | 24 December 2017 | Jenison, MI |
| Note* | He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Willemke Hoeksema; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clarence and Elizabeth Vredeveld; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: James and Eileen Vredeveld, John and Esther Vredeveld, and Ruth Vredeveld. Gerrit was survived by his wife, Mae; his children: Ronald (Lyn) Hoeksema, Terry (Joyce) Hoeksema, Marcia (David) Vruggink, and Robert (Brenda) Hoeksema; grandchildren: Timothy (Melanie) Hoeksema, Beth (Rob) Faraci, Joel (Robin) Hoeksema, Dawn (John) Grasmeyer, Laura (Jeremy) Wilmot, Leah Hoeksema, Craig (Coe) Hoeksema, Samantha Hoeksema, Rebecca (Andrew) Snippe, Nicholas Hoeksema, Steven Hoeksema, and Emily Hoeksema; fourteen gr-grandchildren; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Gene Vredeveld, Harvey and Jo Vredeveld and Joyce and Richard Stienstra; many nephews and nieces; special friends, Clarence and Betty Schipper. | |
| Note | Memorial donations suggested to Spectrum Health Hospice or Sunset Legacy Foundation. | |
| Funeral* | 28 December 2017 | Ridgewood Christian Reformed Church, Jenison, Kent, MI; with Rev. Leonard Kuyvenhoven officiating |
| Burial | 28 December 2017 | Georgetown Twp. Cemetery, Hudsonville, Otttawa, MI |
Family |
Mae Lucille Vredeveld b. 17 May 1926, d. 22 May 2024 |
Sharon Lynn Vredeveld
| Father* | Harvey Lee Vredeveld b. 3 Mar 1933, d. 30 Nov 2018 | |
| Mother* | Joan G. Huizenga |
Bradley Roy Vredeveld
| Father* | Harvey Lee Vredeveld b. 3 Mar 1933, d. 30 Nov 2018 | |
| Mother* | Joan G. Huizenga |
Linda R. Vredeveld
| Father* | Harvey Lee Vredeveld b. 3 Mar 1933, d. 30 Nov 2018 | |
| Mother* | Joan G. Huizenga |
Kevin Dale Vredeveld
| Father* | Harvey Lee Vredeveld b. 3 Mar 1933, d. 30 Nov 2018 | |
| Mother* | Joan G. Huizenga |
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David Edward Vredeveld
| Father* | Merle Lewis Vredeveld b. 25 Feb 1931, d. 27 Dec 2018 | |
| Mother* | Marilyn Romeyn b. 1932, d. 3 Jan 2018 |
Anna Vredeveld
| Father* | Clarence Vredeveld b. 18 Dec 1905, d. 10 Nov 1988 | |
| Mother* | Grace Kooistra b. 14 Dec 1907, d. 6 Nov 1996 |
| (Witness) Census | 15 April 1940 | Clarence Vredeveld, Grace Kooistra; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Clarence Vredeveld, age 33, b MI, 8yrs school, egg salesman- lived in Holland MI in 1935; Grace, wife, age 31, 2yrs h.s., b MI; Anna, dau, age 4, b MI - own home at 809 Hazen St, value 2600 |
| (Witness) Census | 8 April 1950 | Clarence Vredeveld, Grace Kooistra; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Clarence Vredeveld, age 44, b MI, egg trucker - wholesale egg co; Grace, wife, age 42, b MI: Anne, dau, age14, b MI; Clare, son, age 9, b MI - resdide 873 Ardmore |
Clare Vredeveld
| Father* | Clarence Vredeveld b. 18 Dec 1905, d. 10 Nov 1988 | |
| Mother* | Grace Kooistra b. 14 Dec 1907, d. 6 Nov 1996 |
| (Witness) Census | 8 April 1950 | Clarence Vredeveld, Grace Kooistra; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Clarence Vredeveld, age 44, b MI, egg trucker - wholesale egg co; Grace, wife, age 42, b MI: Anne, dau, age14, b MI; Clare, son, age 9, b MI - resdide 873 Ardmore |
Gladys Schaap
| Birth* | 31 May 1921 | Holland, Otttawa, MI |
| Marriage* | 26 October 1945 | Harvey Vredeveld; Zeeland, Otttawa, MI; witnesses were John Dye and Myra Schaap |
| Census* | 13 May 1950 | Harvey Vredeveld; Holland, Otttawa, MI; Harvey Vredeveld, age 31, b MI, mechanic at auto garage; Gladys, wife, age 28, b MI; Cheryl A., dau, age 3, b MI - reside at 17788 Adams Witness: Cheryl A. Vredeveld |
| Death* | 18 April 2008 | Holland, Otttawa, MI |
| Burial* | Graafschap Cemetery, Holland, MI; Plot GR-3-E-00040-001 |
Family |
Harvey Vredeveld b. 15 Mar 1919, d. 14 Aug 2012 | |
| Children | 1. | Cheryl A. Vredeveld |
| 2. | Linda Sue Vredeveld b. 30 Mar 1952, d. 3 Jun 2007 |
Linda Sue Vredeveld
| Father* | Harvey Vredeveld b. 15 Mar 1919, d. 14 Aug 2012 | |
| Mother* | Gladys Schaap b. 31 May 1921, d. 18 Apr 2008 |
| Birth* | 30 March 1952 | Holland, Otttawa, MI |
| Occupation* | She worked in the security department at Meijer's, then for Howard Miller Clock. Then Linda started her own business, called Alderink Drapery. | |
| Anecdote* | Linda liked listening to music (Barbra Streisand was her favorite), or watching old, classic movies like Moby Dick or musicals and operas. She also enjoyed collecting horses which adorned her home. She was a wonderful cook, and loved to make homemade soups for people. | |
| Death* | 3 June 2007 | Holland Hospital, Holland, Otttawa, MI |
Family |
Thomas Jerry Alderink |
Cheryl A. Vredeveld
| Father* | Harvey Vredeveld b. 15 Mar 1919, d. 14 Aug 2012 | |
| Mother* | Gladys Schaap b. 31 May 1921, d. 18 Apr 2008 |
| (Witness) Census | 13 May 1950 | Harvey Vredeveld, Gladys Schaap; Holland, Otttawa, MI; Harvey Vredeveld, age 31, b MI, mechanic at auto garage; Gladys, wife, age 28, b MI; Cheryl A., dau, age 3, b MI - reside at 17788 Adams |
Jennie Harmsen
| Birth* | 16 June 1884 | MI |
| Marriage* | Ralph Vredeveld; MI | |
| Death* | 7 August 1967 | MI |
| Burial* | Maple Grove Cemetery, Fremont, Newaygo, MI; Plot M-01-01A-055-01-1 |
Family |
Ralph Vredeveld b. 27 Nov 1881, d. 22 Apr 1920 | |
| Child | 1. | Gerrit Vredeveld+ b. 24 Jun 1913, d. 8 Mar 1988 |
Gerrit Vredeveld
| Father* | Ralph Vredeveld b. 27 Nov 1881, d. 22 Apr 1920 | |
| Mother* | Jennie Harmsen b. 16 Jun 1884, d. 7 Aug 1967 |
| Birth* | 24 June 1913 | Holland, Otttawa, MI |
| Marriage* | 29 January 1935 | Dortha Nelund; Muskegon, Muskegon, MI |
| Census* | 20 April 1950 | Dortha Nelund; Muskegon, Muskegon, MI; Gerritt Vredevelle, age 36, b MI, lathe operator - engine mfg; Dortha, wife, age 32, b IN, 10 yrs school; Kathleen, dau, age 14, b MI; Norma J., dau, age 12, b MI; Alan G., son, age 10, b MI; Douglas H., son, age 6, b MI; Michael J., son, age 1, b MI - reside 57 Concord Ave Witness: Norma J. Vredeveld Witness: Alan Gary Vredeveld Witness: Michael J. Vredeveld Witness: Douglas H. Vredeveld Witness: Kathleen Ruth Vredeveld |
| Death* | 8 March 1988 | Muskegon, Muskegon, MI |
| Burial* | Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Muskegon, Muskegon, MI; Garden Of Nativity |
Family |
Dortha Nelund b. 22 May 1917, d. 14 Apr 2008 | |
| Children | 1. | Kathleen Ruth Vredeveld b. 25 Oct 1935, d. 13 Nov 1985 |
| 2. | Norma J. Vredeveld b. 19 Jun 1937, d. 2 Aug 2025 | |
| 3. | Alan Gary Vredeveld+ b. 22 Oct 1939, d. 28 Nov 2003 | |
| 4. | Douglas H. Vredeveld | |
| 5. | Michael J. Vredeveld b. 22 Nov 1948, d. 15 Aug 1998 | |
| 6. | Brian Paul Vredeveld |
Dortha Nelund
| Birth* | 22 May 1917 | South Bend, St. Joseph, IN |
| Marriage* | 29 January 1935 | Gerrit Vredeveld; Muskegon, Muskegon, MI |
| Census* | 20 April 1950 | Gerrit Vredeveld; Muskegon, Muskegon, MI; Gerritt Vredevelle, age 36, b MI, lathe operator - engine mfg; Dortha, wife, age 32, b IN, 10 yrs school; Kathleen, dau, age 14, b MI; Norma J., dau, age 12, b MI; Alan G., son, age 10, b MI; Douglas H., son, age 6, b MI; Michael J., son, age 1, b MI - reside 57 Concord Ave Witness: Norma J. Vredeveld Witness: Alan Gary Vredeveld Witness: Michael J. Vredeveld Witness: Douglas H. Vredeveld Witness: Kathleen Ruth Vredeveld |
| Anecdote* | Dortha had served as the secretary for the Ladies Aid Circle at First Christian Reformed Church. | |
| Death* | 14 April 2008 | Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence, Muskegon, Muskegon, MI |
| Note* | Dortha was survived by her children: Norma Loss, Douglas Vredeveld and Brian Vredevled; 19 grandchildren; 19 gr-grandchildren; 11 gr-gr-grandchildren; and step-sister, Clarrisa Lappo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerrit; her daughter Kathleen Cooper; two sons: Michael and Alan Vredeveld; a son-in-law Garth Cooper; one sister Pauline Boerma; two brothers: Lester and Oliver Nelund. | |
| Burial* | Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Muskegon, Muskegon, MI; Garden of Nativity |
Family |
Gerrit Vredeveld b. 24 Jun 1913, d. 8 Mar 1988 | |
| Children | 1. | Kathleen Ruth Vredeveld b. 25 Oct 1935, d. 13 Nov 1985 |
| 2. | Norma J. Vredeveld b. 19 Jun 1937, d. 2 Aug 2025 | |
| 3. | Alan Gary Vredeveld+ b. 22 Oct 1939, d. 28 Nov 2003 | |
| 4. | Douglas H. Vredeveld | |
| 5. | Michael J. Vredeveld b. 22 Nov 1948, d. 15 Aug 1998 | |
| 6. | Brian Paul Vredeveld |
Norma J. Vredeveld
| Father* | Gerrit Vredeveld b. 24 Jun 1913, d. 8 Mar 1988 | |
| Mother* | Dortha Nelund b. 22 May 1917, d. 14 Apr 2008 |
| Birth* | 19 June 1937 | Muskegon, Muskegon, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 20 April 1950 | Gerrit Vredeveld, Dortha Nelund; Muskegon, Muskegon, MI; Gerritt Vredevelle, age 36, b MI, lathe operator - engine mfg; Dortha, wife, age 32, b IN, 10 yrs school; Kathleen, dau, age 14, b MI; Norma J., dau, age 12, b MI; Alan G., son, age 10, b MI; Douglas H., son, age 6, b MI; Michael J., son, age 1, b MI - reside 57 Concord Ave |
| Death* | 2 August 2025 | Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital, Muskegon, MI |
| Note* | Norma was survived by her husband, Donald; three children: Donna (Jeff) Ulray, Steven (Judy) Loss, Wendy (Norbert) Esser; son-in-law, Manuel Fierro; 9 grandchildren; 15 gr-grandchildren; 9 gr-gr-grandchildren; brother, Douglas (Judy) Vredeveld; and sisters-in-law: Mary Vredeveld, Diane Vredeveld, and Alice Vredeveld. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Alan Vredeveld, Brian Vredeveld, and Michael Vredeveld; sister, Kathleen (Garth) Cooper; daughter, Melody Fierro, and granddaughter, Jillian Loss. | |
| Note | Memorial donations suggested to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or Shriners Hospitals for Children. | |
| Burial* | 14 August 2025 | Egelston Twp Cemetery, Muskegon, Muskegon, MI |
Family |
Donald Edward Loss |
Alan Gary Vredeveld
| Father* | Gerrit Vredeveld b. 24 Jun 1913, d. 8 Mar 1988 | |
| Mother* | Dortha Nelund b. 22 May 1917, d. 14 Apr 2008 |
| Birth* | 22 October 1939 | Muskegon, Muskegon, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 20 April 1950 | Gerrit Vredeveld, Dortha Nelund; Muskegon, Muskegon, MI; Gerritt Vredevelle, age 36, b MI, lathe operator - engine mfg; Dortha, wife, age 32, b IN, 10 yrs school; Kathleen, dau, age 14, b MI; Norma J., dau, age 12, b MI; Alan G., son, age 10, b MI; Douglas H., son, age 6, b MI; Michael J., son, age 1, b MI - reside 57 Concord Ave |
| Milit-End* | Alan was a U.S. Army veteran | |
| Note | He was a member of the U.A.W. Local 1071. | |
| Employment* | Hy-Lift for 35 years | |
| Death* | 28 November 2003 | Pontiac, MI; following the football game at the Silverdome |
| Note* | Alan was survived by his wife, Mary; his daughter, Susan Vredeveld of N. Muskegon; his mother, Dortha Vredeveld of Muskegon; 2 brothers: Douglas (Judy) Vredeveld of West Bloomfield, Brian (Alice) Vredeveld of Ypsilanti; sister, Norma (Don) Loss of Muskegon; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his father, Gerrit; sister, Kathy Cooper; brother, Michael Vredeveld. | |
| Burial* | 2 December 2003 | Laketon Twp Cemetery, N. Muskegon, Muskegon, MI |
Family |
Mary Ellen Bevins | |
| Child | 1. | Susan Marie Vredeveld |
Mary Ellen Bevins
Family |
Alan Gary Vredeveld b. 22 Oct 1939, d. 28 Nov 2003 | |
| Child | 1. | Susan Marie Vredeveld |
Michael J. Vredeveld
| Father* | Gerrit Vredeveld b. 24 Jun 1913, d. 8 Mar 1988 | |
| Mother* | Dortha Nelund b. 22 May 1917, d. 14 Apr 2008 |
| Birth* | 22 November 1948 | Muskegon, Muskegon, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 20 April 1950 | Gerrit Vredeveld, Dortha Nelund; Muskegon, Muskegon, MI; Gerritt Vredevelle, age 36, b MI, lathe operator - engine mfg; Dortha, wife, age 32, b IN, 10 yrs school; Kathleen, dau, age 14, b MI; Norma J., dau, age 12, b MI; Alan G., son, age 10, b MI; Douglas H., son, age 6, b MI; Michael J., son, age 1, b MI - reside 57 Concord Ave |
| Death* | 15 August 1998 | Muskegon, Muskegon, MI |
| Burial* | Restlawn Cemetery, Muskegon, Muskegon, MI |
Susan Marie Vredeveld
| Father* | Alan Gary Vredeveld b. 22 Oct 1939, d. 28 Nov 2003 | |
| Mother* | Mary Ellen Bevins |
Douglas H. Vredeveld
| Father* | Gerrit Vredeveld b. 24 Jun 1913, d. 8 Mar 1988 | |
| Mother* | Dortha Nelund b. 22 May 1917, d. 14 Apr 2008 |
| (Witness) Census | 20 April 1950 | Gerrit Vredeveld, Dortha Nelund; Muskegon, Muskegon, MI; Gerritt Vredevelle, age 36, b MI, lathe operator - engine mfg; Dortha, wife, age 32, b IN, 10 yrs school; Kathleen, dau, age 14, b MI; Norma J., dau, age 12, b MI; Alan G., son, age 10, b MI; Douglas H., son, age 6, b MI; Michael J., son, age 1, b MI - reside 57 Concord Ave |
Brian Paul Vredeveld
| Father* | Gerrit Vredeveld b. 24 Jun 1913, d. 8 Mar 1988 | |
| Mother* | Dortha Nelund b. 22 May 1917, d. 14 Apr 2008 |