Gary Lee VanderVeen, age 70, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, September 17, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Ryven and Merle VanderVeen; sister, Snooks VanderVeen; brother, Skip VanderVeen. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Deborah; children Scott and Shana VanderVeen (Ryan, Abby), Amy and David Ketelaar (Marlee and Connor Blanch, Morgan), Molly and Lucas Smith (Silas, Ross), Patricia VanderVeen (Jake and Alaina, Aidan); great-granddaughter, Breslind Blanch; siblings Joyce Smith, Nick (Barb) VanderVeen, Dan (Bonnie) VanderVeen, Pam (Scott) Segard, Marcia Lemson, Karen (Tim) Zuidema, Rob VanderVeen; sister-in-law, Verna VanderVeen; brothers- and sisters-in-law Rick (Glenda) Peet, Mark Peet, Pam (Tom) Heitz; and numerous special nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, September 24, 2021 at Cook Memorial Chapel (East building), 4235 Prairie St. SW, Grandville, Michigan. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Cook Memorial Chapel (East building), with visitation from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to service. Gary requested that you dress casually. The family would like to thank the staff at Spectrum Health Blodgett, Floor 4E, for their wonderful care. In lieu of flowers and in memory of Gary, contributions may be made to Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcaresgrandville.com.
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