Ronald VanderBand Sr.

November 14, 2020

Ronald Jay VanderBand Sr., age 79, of Jenison, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, John and Cora VanderBand; and his daughter, Kristina Halfacre. Ron will be lovingly remembered by his children, Richard and Kelley VanderForest, Ronald and Michelle Vander Band, Sheryl VanderBand; grandchildren, Maxwell, Sam and Hannah, Joshua, Elisabeth and Trey, Olivia, Andrea and David, Jonathan, Samantha; great-grandchild, Sofie; sister, Joyce and Jack Duimstra; and extended family and friends. Ron loved his kids, Elvis, and cheering for the Detroit Tigers. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at 2 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW, with Rev. A.J. Gretz officiating. The burial will take place at Georgetown Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to South Grandville Christian Reformed Church.

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December 21, 2020

Ron was very much loved by my son Gabe and I. Him and I always looked forward to seeing him on his daily walks by our house to talk to him and give him hugs. We will miss planting more of our sedum in his yard, giving him tomatoes we grew, helping him with projects, and having him in our neighborhood. The last time we saw him was getting candy at his house on Halloween. Praying for his family this holiday season missing him. Love you Ron. 😊 -Sarah and Gabe

- Sarah Stevenson

December 16, 2020

We're sorry for your loss. Ron was a neighbor, a couple houses away. I miss him going for a walk down the street. I remember when he had his dog and they would walk together. The neighborhood is a lonelier place without him here.

- Linda Guth

November 19, 2020

I’m so sorry for all the families loss We will miss Ron coming to see us at the GrandVilla. He always spoke of family, church,football, And Elvis. He will be missed.

- Brenda Senior

November 19, 2020

So sorry for your loss, keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Love, John and Kathy

- Katherine Chapman

November 19, 2020

sorry for your lose. will miss seeing ron on sundays at church . always tried to look him up and see how he doing. ron always had smile on face and would love to talk for while . we were blessed to know him for a short while .

- jerry sally king

November 18, 2020

We are so sorry for your loss. I didn’t know him well but I did enjoy talking to him. He was a kind soul. Love the Sages. Pam. Ron, Mackenzie and Jack

- Pamela Sage