Beverly Kay Vanderwood

She was preceded in death by her son, Matthew Vanderwood. She will be lovingly missed by her husband, Kent Vanderwood; sons Bryan, Timothy, and Bradley; the mothers to her grandchildren April Gurganus and Maria Vanderwood; grandchildren Alex, Molly, Vayda, Marley Vanderwood; sister, Barbara (Dave) Walker; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Bev was born in Chicago and moved to Cutlerville, Michigan when she was 10. She graduated from South Christian High School in 1972, and attended GRCC until she unexpectedly met Kent. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 9. A weekend getaway was planned, but God had a much better, eternal plan for Bev.

Bev was a woman of faith. Her life was one of trusting God and serving others, right up to the end. She loved God first, then her family, and finally, her many friends. She was passionate about everything she did: worship, the Word, being a friend, helping those less fortunate, shopping, taking vacations, and even work. She was a servant with a very generous heart.

Bev, along with her husband, Kent, were one of the founding families of Tri-unity Christian School in 1980, where all four of her sons attended. She was very active in their schooling; you could call her a stay-at-home mom, or “soccer mom,” and she took it as an honor. She operated a house cleaning business for the past 35 years. If you asked her clients, they would say she was the best. Her four grandkids were the joy of her life. She would do anything for them.

Bev loved gardening, all types of flowers, the beach and anywhere near water, walks in the park, seeing sunsets, watching fireworks, reading, traveling with Kent and the family, and being with friends. Bev was often called the life of the party, as those who knew her would agree. She could light up a room with her presence. She was an eternal optimist who would encourage you when you were down and always had a smile on her face.

A celebration of Beverly’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 2024, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m., at Resurrection Life Church (Doors E and H), 5100 Ivanrest Ave. SW, Grandville, Michigan 49418. You may join the service with the following livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/SqksC5Fk7-I?feature=share

In lieu of flowers and in honor of Beverly, contributions may be made to Tri-unity Christian School - Legacy Fund or Potter’s House School - Scholarship Fund. The family welcomes memories and messages at www.cookcaresgrandville.com in their guest book online.