Carol Elizabeth Van Drunen-Aalderink

Carol Elizabeth Van Drunen-Aalderink, age 87, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, September 26, 2016.   She was born on December 20, 1928 to Henry and Helena Schuitema.  Carol was preceded in death by her first husband, Rev. Leonard Van Drunen. Her memory and influence will be treasured by her husband of 12 years, Herb Aalderink; children, Sheila and Robert Schippers, Meridell and John Sloterbeek, Leonard “Bud” and Vickie Van Drunen; grandchildren and great grandchildren, Michael and Rachel Schippers (Gideon, Anneke), Kristin and Brad Bierma (Cora, Peter, Addalynn), Deb and Eric Gritter (Leyton, Elena, Lucas, Amelia), Marianne and Mike Heim, John and Sheli Sloterbeek (Claire), Leah Sloterbeek, Scott and Kelli Van Drunen (Ian, Caleb), Craig and Mary Van Drunen (Meghan, Zoey), Lisa Van Drunen; step-children Linda and Doug Kamphuis, Dawn and Wayne Tuitman; 5 step-grandchildren and 11 step-great grandchildren; in-laws, Jane Aalderink, Gertrude Aalderink, Bob and Joyce Aalderink.  Besides adoring her family, Carol loved singing, teaching special needs children and traveling around the world. A memorial service will be held on Monday 11 am at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW with Rev. Ruth Boven officiating.  Interment Georgetown Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Crossroads Bible Institute or Bible League International.