Barry VanderRoest

Barry W. VanderRoest aged 70 passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Surviving are his wife, Linda (nee Willett); children, Jason (Amy) VanderRoest, Kelli (late husband Steve) Belleville, Rob (Christine) Vredevelt, and late son Brian VanderRoest; grandchildren, Jayden and Jayme VanderRoest, Zachary and Hannah Pattison, Rachel Vredevelt, Nick Belleville, Kyle Reker, Megan VanEss; great grandson, Corbyn; sisters-in-law, Jackie VanderRoest and Tammi (John) Peck; nephew, Larry VanderRoest; nieces, Lori (Mark) Redner, Amy (Scott) Marsman; many additional nieces, nephews and friends; also surviving is Parker his beloved dog. In addition to his son and son-in-law, Barry was also preceded in death by his parents, Dirk and Helen; brother, Richard; in-laws, Wallace and Barbara Willett; and brother-in-law, Bruce Willett. Barry graduated from Union High School. Later he worked for Foremost Insurance and Rylees Ace Hardware. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed many activities including boating, snowmobiling, fishing, hunting, competitive shooting and supporting his Detroit Sports Teams. Barry was a former member of the West Walker Sportsman Club. Most of all he will be remembered for his love and dedication to his family. A celebration of Barry's life will be held 11:00AM Saturday, August 1, 2015 at Stegenga Funeral Chapel, 1601 Post Dr. NE., Belmont. Please come prepared to share stories and celebrate his life with us. His family will greet relatives and friends from 9:30AM until time of service on Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or a Charity of One's Choice in Barry's memory. To share a photo, memory and sign the family's online guestbook please visit www.stegengafuneralchapel.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Barry W. VanderRoest please visit our Sympathy Store.