Marvin Jay Vander Bee

Marvin Jay Vander Bee, age 94, of Wyoming, went to be with his Lord on Monday, August 31, 2020.   He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Christina; and his parents, Adrian and Lorine Vander Bee.  He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Gary Vander Bee, Kathy Boogaard and fiancé, Dave Lyzenga; grandchildren, Tyler and Kat Boogaard, Jacqui and John Syers, and Matthew and Emily Boogaard; great-grandchildren, Elijah, Sophie, and Adrian; sister-in-law, Florence Potter; brother-in-law, Robert Krol; and many nieces and nephews. Marvin proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He worked for 44 years with Behler Young, where he was a sheet metal specialist. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. (Note: masks are required; and the service is limited to immediate family and friends only.)  The burial will take place at Grandville Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Faith Hospice.

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September 03, 2020 2:02pm
Kathy, Dave, and Gary, I’m so sorry to hear about your dad. Tyler, Jacqui, and Matthew. My sympathy to you after the loss of a grandpa and great-grandpa! He will surely be missed. I’m sending my love to all of you and will keep your families in my prayers.

- Lora Boogaard

September 03, 2020 6:53am
Kathy. your Dad lived a long . kind .honest life. He was a thoughtful l man with a very firm handshake. I remember you as being a loving sister to Gary. God bless you and Gary and the rest of your family . Sincerely, Arnie and Shirley Snoeyink. Friends from Bethel Church

- Shirley Snoeyink




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