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Remembering Gordon Wayne Vander Vliet

Vander Vliet, Gordon W Gordon Wayne Vander Vliet, age 50, of Grandville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 and went to be with the Lord. He was an owner of Wine and Canvas and project engineer at Autodie.  As well as being an avid sportsman, Gordon also loved to sing.  He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Vander Vliet.  He will be greatly missed by his wife, Cheryl; his children, Ryan, David, Lynnae; stepchildren, William Kusters, Emily and Shayne Burpo, Connor Kusters; step grandchild, Korbin Burpo; mother, Lorraine Vander Vliet; brother, Mark and Karen Vander Vliet; niece, Alexandra; mother of his children, Shelley Vander Vliet.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday 11 am at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf (Grandville), 4145 Chicago Dr. SW, with Pastor William Renkema officiating.  Interment Kent Memorial Gardens. Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the funeral home.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Lynnae’s College Fund at Chase Bank.

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sorry for your loss... john triezenberg

May God give you strength during this difficult time, and rest assured Gord is not suffering anymore, for he is with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. cousin-Dan Vander Vliet

God Bless the Vander Vliet family in this time of grief. My heart goes out to you all. In the brief time that I knew Gord, I found him to be an amazing, instant friend. His heart was huge, and his soul amazing. And he made by dear friend Cheryl laugh and be happy. I will truly miss you, Gordon. Safe journeys, my friend. Mark Lawson

Praying that God will bring His comfort to each of you, with the passing of Gordon, from earth to heaven. May He fill you with peace, that only He can give. Love, Henie & Frank

We don't always understand why, but we know God has a plan. It is not always easy or clear. Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding Bruce Sienkowski

Cheryl, Just learned of Gordy passing. My heart and prayers are with you as you go though this terrible time. love sandy Sandy Gebhard

We were so sorry to read of Gordon's death, and send our sincere sympathy. We pray you will be given God's peace and strength as you wait on Him. Jim & Nancy (Van Antwerpen) Mulder

Cheryl, I was so very sorry to hear of Gordon's passing. I hope that all of your wonderful memories will bring you comfort during this difficult time. My thoughts & prayers are with you! TJ Mettler

It just broke our heart when I heard of Gord's death. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Brian & Alisha Myers

Thoughts and Prayers for VanderVliet Family during this difficult time. may God the Great Shepherd wrap his loving arms around you especially the days, months to come. Mark and Lori Quist (Koning)

We are so blessed to have known Gordon with Cheryl and seen their Love grow. We cherish our times around our fires sharing stories and friendship. Our homes were close but we were closer. Gordon will be truly missed - his laugh, his song and his dreams. We are grieving so much with you all. Our Love and Prayers for Gordon extend and reach out to all who knew the prince of song. Lenny and Linda Holets, Fort Wayne, IN

I was saddened to hear about the loss of Gordon. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Terry Jost

Cheryl I am so very sorry for your loss!! I will continue to pray for you & your children & Baby Korbin. Love you!! Jenny Havlin Runyan

Gordon demonstrated his big heart the first time we met him. We are is disbelief that he is gone so soon. Our prayers are with Cheryl and the family. May God surround you and comfort you. Deb & Jeff Baxter

Our deepest sympathies and prayers to you all during this difficult time. Nikki Stauffer

All though I really dont know either Cheryl or Gordon well, I know they were great neighbors to my mom. I just spoke with Gordon in the parking lot a couple weeks ago, he was so excited about his new business, Both he and Cheryl seemed like wonderful wonderful people. My heart goes out to all of you Tammy Stevens

I could listen too a Gorden Liddey comment .. Or I could Listen too some old 70's Rock and Roll.. I could Play around Recklessly at work with pranks and then when It was time too get serious ... I could Build a Tool.. One that could Out run the rest .. With Quality and Endurance Beyond MOST OTHER'S .. I had a Friend when I worked At Trim Line Tool But he was Distant . He Never Knew I Bragged About Him. He Never seen How Much I looked up too him. My Heart is Broken and I will Never Forgive myself for not keeping in touch with him.. He was an Inspiration too me .. One in thought and One in Morals .. He would Lift you Up when He seen you were down and He would challenge You when He seen You Need that too.. I seen Him in Anger over Subjects that Mattered That were Real and Most would Write them off as some Political Folley.. But Not Gordon.. He would Bring it up and Keep you thinking.. I Loved Being Around You My Freind and I will Miss You .. Lord Give Him a Place In Your Heaven That Is High.. I Held Him High here on Earth.. Good Bye MY FRIEND! Mark DeJong

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