John Vander Werf

He worked at Oven Fresh Bakery in Grand Rapids for 30 years after returning from service in WWII.

His first wife, Winnie preceded him in death in 1978 and his second wife, Viola preceded him in death in 1983. Three sisters and a brother also preceded him in death.

John is survived by his two daughters and their husbands, Barbara Roger Spencer of Petoskey, MI and Margaret “Peg” Jim DeHaan of Mears, MI; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; his brother Sidney Maxine Vander Werf; his sister Jessie VandeWege; and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of John’s Home Going will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 1 from the Cook Memorial Chapel east building 4235 Prairie St. SW in Grandville, with Pastor Roger Spencer officiating.

Interment at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

The family will meet with relatives and friends on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Cook Funeral Home west building in Grandville. Visiting will also be held one hour prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Oden Community Church where John was a beloved member.

If you are unable to attend the visitation or service, please sign the family’s Memory Book at www.cookfuneralhome.com

Visitation April 30, 2003 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Cook Funeral Home, Inc. - Grandville Chapel 4235 Prairie St. SW Grandville, MI (616) 534-7619

Funeral Service May 01, 2003 1:00 PM Cook Memorial Chapel 4235 Prairie St. SW Grandville, MI (616) 534-7619

Interment Thursday May 01 2003 Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens - Grand Rapids 2894 Patterson Road SE Grand Rapids, MI (616) 949-2560

Funeral Home Service Cook Funeral Home, Inc. - Grandville Chapel 4235 Prairie St. SW Grandville, MI (616) 534-7619