Derek VandenBerge

Derek VandenBerge, age 33, of Wyoming passed away on Monday, October 10, 2016 after a courageous battle with brain cancer.  He was preceded in death by his infant son, Austin Jay VandenBerge; parents, Larry and Mary VandenBerge.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 10 years, Kellie; daughters, Mariah and Savannah; brothers and sister, Brent and Michelle VandenBerge, Julie and John Newton, Kevin and Sarah VandenBerge; mother-in-law, Sandi Mize; sister-in-law, Jenny and Bill Hephner; brother-in-law Tony Mize; and many nieces and nephews.  A visitation celebrating Derek’s life will be held on Friday from 6 to 8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW, Grandville.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Binder Park Zoo.