Melvin Vander Bie

Melvin Vander Bie, age 73, of Gaines Township, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 26, 2026. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Linda Hoolsema; children, Brian (Sara) Vander Bie, Jill (Tim) Wittingen, Heidi (Joe) Veldstra, Melanie (Keith) Fraaza, Holly (Jason) Gort, and Chris (Thea) Hoolsema; 16 grandchildren; and his sisters, Glenna (Doug) Veneberg and Chev (Gary) Sloothaak. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Winifred Vander Bie. He loved spending time in nature, playing board games, playing in the Holland American Legion Band, and most importantly spending time with his family. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW with Pastor Terry Scholten officiating. Relatives and friends may visit with the family Saturday from 1-2 pm at the funeral home prior to the service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Hy5 Center in Hudsonville.