Ellen Vining

August 29, 1933 ~
November 4, 2021

Ellen Carol (Koorndyk) Vining, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Ellen was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed golfing, watching her favorite Michigan sports teams, and spending time with family and friends. Ellen was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 17 years, Charles M. Vining; her dear brothers, Kenneth Koorndyk and Robert Koorndyk; her parents, Albert and Christine (Haan) Koorndyk; precious baby granddaughter, Rebecca Johnson; and many more relatives and dear friends. Ellen is survived by her son, Douglas Plummer (Susan); daughters, Cathy Johnson, Pamela Laskovy (Michael), Julie Paynter (David); stepdaughters (who she loved as her own), Sally LeBlanc (Pat), Mary Ann Vining. The lights of her life were her twelve grandchildren, Cally, MaryEllen, Lindsey, Stephen, Alyssa, Andrew, Matt, Josh, Amy, Molly, Michelle, and Emily. She is also survived by sister-in-law, Babe Koorndyk; dear nieces, Kitty, Rosemary, Chrissie, and Elcy; nephews, Ken Jr., and Louis; and many great-grandchildren. A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 2-4 pm at Bayberry Farms Village Community Room, 2520 56th St. SW, Wyoming. Burial at Floral View Memorial Gardens. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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November 06, 2021 7:08pm
I have such wonderful memories of my Aunt Ellen. She visited California as much she could and we always had the best time on the golf course. Some of my favorite memories come from my time at Hope College and how much she and Uncle Paul made my time away from home special. I know she is having the best reunion with all the family members who were there to greet her, but more importantly that her Lord and Savior welcomed her to her heavenly home. Our love and prayers to all the family. She will be missed.

- Rosemary(Koorndyk)Howard and Randy Howard

November 06, 2021 6:21pm
I love Ellen very much. The two of shared alot of time together when I married her Brother Kenneth Koorndyk SR. Ellen was beautiful happy girl. Ken and I loved her very much with all our hearts

- Babe Koorndyk

November 06, 2021 9:57am
Loved your Mother very much

- Christine Koorndyk

November 06, 2021 9:47am
Loved your Mother very much

- Christine Koorndyk

November 05, 2021 7:07pm
Ellen was a loved cousin and will be missed by her cousins when we meet for lunch at Russ's in Grandville. Sympathy is sent from my family to her family!! She was quite the LADY!!

- Bonnie (Haan) Dalman




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