Carol VanDyken

January 21, 1959 ~
June 23, 2024

“Well done, good and faithful servant”

On Sunday, June 23, 2024, Carol Jean VanDyken went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Carol’s favorite verse was Romans 12:12, “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Carol lived her life for Christ and was an incredible prayer warrior! Carol will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 45 years, Paul VanDyken; daughters, Nicole (Brad) Mokma, Stephanie (John) Bakale; grandchildren, Zoie, Nolan, Cooper, Kiptyn, Bentley, Eden, and Gibson. She is also survived by her mother, Doris Steenbergen; brothers, Ed (Becky) Steenbergen, Len (Bobbi) Steenbergen; sisters-in-law, Linda (Randy) Veldhouse, Cheryl (Cal) Hendricks; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Steenbergen; her parents-in-law, Herm and Gladys VanDyken; and her sister-in-law, Carol VanDyken. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 am on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW with Pastor Rick VanderWall officiating. Relatives and friends may visit with the family Wednesday, June 26, from 4-7 pm and Thursday from 10-11 am prior to the service at the funeral home. If you wish to honor Carol’s legacy, in lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution to the American Diabetes Association or Corewell Health Hospice.

Memorial Visitation
Wednesday, June 26
4:00pm - 7:00pm

MKD - Grandville
4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418
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Memorial Visitation
Thursday, June 27
10:00am - 11:00am

MKD - Grandville
4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418
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Phone: (616) 534-8656

Celebration of Life
Thursday, June 27
11:00am

MKD - Grandville
4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418
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Phone: (616) 534-8656

Leave Your Tribute Message

July 05, 2024 11:12pm
Dear Paul and girls, We were saddened to read of Carol's passing. It was a shot out of the blue to us, as we had no idea she was ill. We pray the Lord will be a comfort to you all of at this time and wrap His comforting arms around you in His love. With condolences, Jim and Diane Staal

- Jim and Diane Staal

June 27, 2024 3:05pm
My condolences go out to Carols' family during this time of grief.

- Raymond A Punches

June 26, 2024 7:22pm
Carol was my neighbor for many years. When her and Paul lived in the trailer park they knocked on my door and I gave them a tour of my house and later on they became my neighbor. Prayers to the family she will be greatly missed she is now in the arms of Jesus.

- Maryegrace (Punches) Vaglica

June 25, 2024 8:42pm
Family. I’d like to express my deepest sympathy to all of you. Carol was such a joy to work with for so many years. She will be missed. Her suffering is over and she is now in the arms of Jesus. My thoughts and prayers are with you all

- Shari Plaisier Harkema

June 25, 2024 12:05pm
Dear Family, We are so heartbroken for you all and have been keeping you in our prayers. What an amazing, God loving and faithful servant she was. Her joy was contagious. I will miss the "Hi cousin", her smile and the joy that she carried with her despite it all. What a blessing to be her cousin. Until we meet again one day. Love and prayers, Jan & Rick Hearn

- Jan Hearn




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