Helen Meer

Vander Meer - Helen Irene Vander Meer, age 93 yrs. 8 mos. was born on Dec. 14, 1920 in Grand Rapids, MI and passed onto eternal life on August 13, 2014. Her husband, Henry preceded her in 2002. Left to celebrate her life, daughter Paulette (Lewis) Emmons of Vero Beach, FL., sons Henry Vander Meer of San Jose, CA. and Vaughn Vander Meer of Phoenix, AZ.; granddaughter Rae Hammer (Dave Chase), grandson Brett (Lisa) Hammer; great-grandsons Tyler (Jenna) Byrne, Corey Byrne (Brittany Davidson), Ethan Hammer, great-granddaughter Lauren Hammer, great-great-grandson Carter Byrne, and an extended host of family and friends. She loved and lent her support to her family in all their endeavors, was a life long fan of her beloved Detroit Tigers and was a tireless volunteer into her 90's. We are thankful for her long, healthy, productive life. She was a special lady, we loved her and she will be missed. The family will receive relatives and friends Wednesday, August 20, 2014 from 6 - 8 PM at the Stegenga Funeral Chapel, 3131 S. Division Ave., Wyoming. A private service for the immediate family will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2014. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice or Hospice. To share a memory or a photo and to sign the family's online guest book, please visit www.stegengafuneralchapel.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Helen Vander Meer please visit our Sympathy Store.