Vander Ploeg, Cora Jean 84, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2015 with family by her side. Cora lived a life of service. She served 29 years in Scottsdale Unified School District and retired as Food Service Director. Even after retirement she volunteered in numerous church activities, helping her family and friends, and giving to Phoenix Christian School PreK-8. She is survived by her daughter Sue, son Steve (Barb), grand-daughters Sara (Steven) and Jill (Jason), and five great- grandchildren; Zachary, Brayden, Andrew, Hadley, and Presley. Her greatest legacy is the love she lavished on her family. Visitation of family members will be at 10:30 am Tuesday, September 15, at Phoenix Christian Reformed Church 2438 E. Earll Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85016 followed by a Memorial at 11:30 am. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Phoenix Christian School PreK-8, 2425 N. 26th St., Phoenix, AZ 85008.