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Remembering Wayne   Vander Vliet

Vander Vliet, Wayne VANDER VLIET:  Wayne Vander Vliet, age 77, of Byron Center, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, July 14, 2012.  He was a salesman for Barnes Distribution for 35 years and cadet counselor for 20 years.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 54 years, Lorraine; their children, Gordon and Cheryl Vander Vliet, Mark and Karen Vander Vliet; daughter-in-law, Shelley Vander Vliet; four grandchildren, Ryan, David, Lynnae, Alexandra; sisters-in-law, Fran DeHaan, Marilois Leep; many nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Tuesday at Cutlerville East Christian Reformed Church, 501 68th St. SE, Grand Rapids, with Rev. William Renkema officiating.  Interment Kent Memorial Gardens.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday 7-9 pm and Monday 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive. Memorial contributions may be made to Christian Reformed World Relief Committee.

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Dear Lorraine, I was shocked and dismayed to see that Wayne has died. Even tho' we haven't seen much of each other in a long time, I still have fond memories of you both. Marge Wielsma Marge Wielsma

Dear Lorraine, You have been with us in our thoughts and prayers since we have heard of Wayne's passing. We already miss seeing him in the driveway. May God bless you during this difficult time. Love, Gary and Sheryl Gary and Sheryl Quinn

Lorraine, May the Lord comfort you and the family during this time. His Grace will be sufficient to over come this loss. We will miss Wayne's smile and gentle spirit. Blessings, Henie & Frank Brooke Anonymous

The Rose Beyond the Wall A rose once grew where all could see, Sheltered beside a garden wall. And, as the days passed swiftly by, It spread its branches, straight and tall... One day, a beam of light shone through, A crevice that had opened wide~ The rose bent gently toward it's warmth, Then passed beyond to the other side... Now, you who deeply feel its loss, Be comforted ~the rose blooms there~ Its beauty even greater now, Nurtured by God's own loving care. Though I never met Wayne myself, the kind of man he was shows through in his son, Gord, whom I've had the pleasure to know. Many Blessings to you all as you walk this path. Kate

Dear Lorraine, Our paths have not crossed for some time, but memories of Roger's Ht's fellowship remain. To you and your family, my sincerest sympathy and prayers for God's comfort and grace . Jane Bouwman

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