Dennis John Roosendaal

Dennis John Roosendaal, age 76 of Shoreline, WA, journeyed from this life into the presence of Jesus, the Master Teacher and Carpenter on the evening of January 31, 2015, surrounded by the prayers and songs of his family. Denny was born in Lynden, Washington on January 24, 1939, the firstborn son of John and Anna Roosendaal. He loved to tell stories of a fun childhood filled with family, friends and faith. He developed a life-long passion for music and singing while he was young, and he joyfully shared his strong deep bass voice whenever the opportunity arose. Denny attended Calvin College in Michigan and got a bachelor's degree at the University of Washington and a post-graduate degree at Western Washington University. He married his high school sweetheart, Lavonne (Likkel), on August 24, 1960. They spent more than 54 years together raising their family, teaching at Watson Groen/Shoreline Christian School and serving the local and global church and community through countless, selfless acts of service. Denny was particularly gifted in carpentry, the trade he learned from his father and he used his skills tirelessly. Retirement provided increased opportunities in numerous places for both Denny and Vonnie to serve. Together they touched the lives of many people, sharing the joy of Jesus as they worked together and with others.

Denny was preceded in death by parents, John and Anna and brothers, George and Bob. He is survived by his loving wife, Vonnie, and their children and families: Gene & Theresa Roosendaal and children Lora, Tim and fianc�'© Marisa, Katy and Hannah; Lois & Clarence Deelstra and children Kim and Kristopher Walhof, John and Evelyn and great-granddaughter, Miriam Deelstra, and Andrew; Sheri and Jon Roelofs and children Kristin, Kyle and Megan; Tania and Brent Molendyk and children Nicole and fianc�'© Kevin, Victoria and Kara; brother, sister, and in-laws: Liz Roosendaal, Mary Ann and Steve King, Roger and Joan Roosendaal, Doris Mae and Sherm Bajema, Mary Lou and Arlyn Plagerman, Allen and Lynn Likkel.