Obituary

Remembering Judy VanderVeen

Judy Lynn (Oosse) VanderVeen, age 67, of Jenison, went to be with her Lord on Monday, June 10, 2019.  She was born in Grand Rapids and was a graduate of Ottawa Hills High School; raised partly in Florida; and spent her summers in the Traverse City Area at Paradise Hollow Resort. Judy spent her professional life as an administrative assistant and enjoyed a fulfilled and blessed life.  She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Oosse.  Surviving are her husband, Robert VanderVeen; children, Sheri and John Hoeksema, Joey Raymond, Robert “Rob” VanderVeen; grandchildren, Ryan Hoeksema, Curtis, Jacob, Summer, and Nikolas Raymond, Lia, Ava, and Elliot VanderVeen; mother, Marie Oosse; sister, Bonnie Wagner; brothers, Gordon and Betty Jo Oosse, Bruce and Jun Oosse; many nieces and nephews; and her special puppy, Snickers. A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 24, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW with Pastor Dennis Gilbert officiating.  Interment will be held at Georgetown Township Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family on Monday, June 24, from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Humane Society of West Michigan.

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Farewell to a beautiful angel. Although are meeting was brief and short lived, Judy made a huge imprint in my heart and memory forever. I love you Judy!

— Taina Gordon

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Judy's family and friends. She was loved by many and will be truly missed.

— Clark and Jan Wagner

My sister, my best friend, my confidant and my travel buddy, you will be missed forever. I know you are in a better place and that I will see you again. Love always.

— Bonnie Wagner

We know god is with you.. you have become one of him.. we will miss you.. but you are now an angel in heaven.. we are so sad at your passing, but we also rejoice your spirit.. god bless you.

— Bruce and Jun Oosse

All our love to the family and the caregivers through these last months. We are all blessed to have witnessed Judy's light.

— Steve and Michelle Wagner

On behalf of American House we want to convey our deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your Wife/Mother. We want to thank you for the privilege of caring for her at Cottonwood manor. May God bless and comfort you as you grieve.

— Julie Ann Mesman

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