Calvin Alderink

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Calvin Mark Alderink, age 63, of Allendale, went to be with his Lord whom he longed to be with on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Cameron Bosch. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of four years, Laurie; children, Marika Alderink, Josiah Alderink, Elianna Alderink, Samantha Molnar, Hunter Molnar; grandchildren, Heron, Teagen, Luna, Levi, Zayla; his parents, Mark and Betty Alderink; sister, Cim and Brian Bosch; brother, Chad and Jen Alderink; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Linda and Robert Buck, MaryBeth and Tim Brondyke, Jeanne and Don Richardson, John and Sandy Evanyo, Richard and Anita Evanyo; many nieces and nephews. Before becoming a chaplain for Reach the Forgotten Jail Ministry, Cal served as a youth pastor at Robinson Baptist Church and Benton Harbor Baptist Church. Cal also served as a missionary in Haiti for two years. He served as a pastor in Lorraine, Kansas and Utah. Since joining the staff of Reach the Forgotten, he has enjoyed being a fill-in pastor at many churches, while serving as head Chaplain for Kalamazoo, Ingham, and currently Ottawa County Jail Chaplain. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Allendale Baptist Church, 6262 Lake Michigan Dr., Allendale, 49401 with Pastor Mark Green officiating. Burial will take place at Allendale Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may visit with the family Monday, June 17 from 4-8 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Allendale) 6651 Scott St. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Reach the Forgotten Jail Ministry.