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Will VanderMeyden Obituary
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Will J. VanderMeyden, age 90, of St. John, IN, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022. Beloved husband for 71 years of Gertrude VanderMeyden, nee DeMaar. Loving father of Pat (Dr. David) Biesboer, Dan (Pam) VanderMeyden, and Joni (Kevin) Ooms. Cherished grandfather of Brad (April) VanderMeyden, Lyndi (Brent) Fox, Kyle (Jamie) VanderMeyden, Brittany (Rev. Rick) Roeda, Mallory (Brian) Plowman, Bart (Rosa) Ooms, Justin (Emily) Biesboer, and Allison (Luis) Maristany; great-grandfather of Caden, Danica, Hayden, Elijah, Owen, Brynn, Camden, Haley, Aspen, Bryce, Mia, Ryk, Shae, Harry, Phoebe, and Adrian. Dear brother of the late Connie (late Paul) Woodnorth, the late Donald (late Gertrude) VanderMeyden, Elaine (Pete) Oostra, and the late John VanderMeyden. Will was a charter member of Cottage Grove Christian Reformed Church. He served in many capacities, including as an elder and deacon, Sunday School teacher, Cadets leader and Youth Group leader. Will served on the Seamans Mission Board. He loved travel, photography, fishing and hunting, jewelry making, and square dancing. Will retired from Whiting Corp. after 44 years of service. He was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
Visitation Saturday, January 7, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 4:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN with services conducted by Rev. Mark Prestriedge. Private interment on Monday, January 9, 2023 at Homewood Memorial Gardens Cemetery – Homewood, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Illiana Christian High School (www.illianachristian.org), Crossroads Prison Ministries (www.cpministries.org), or Chicagoland Prison Outreach (www.cpoministries.org).
Memories and Condolences
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Luanne Alderden
December 14, 2022
Dear VanderMeyden family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have such fond memories growing up next door. One of my memories of your dad was watching him pack up the station wagon and camper. Always looked like such a great adventure for you all. My sincere Christian sympathies to each of you. May the LORD bring you comfort and joy as you remember his life and the joy he must be having now in the presence of the LORD. Sending love and prayers, Luanne Alderden (nee Stevens)
Alan Burke
December 14, 2022
I always enjoyed working with Bill (as I knew him). I'm glad he enjoyed many years of retirement.
Bruce Van Kempema
December 14, 2022
My deepest sympathy for the passing of a dear friend and mentor. I had the pleasure of working with Bill (Wil) early in my career and I always appreciated his friendship and intellectual conversations.
peggy reynhout
December 13, 2022
Please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers.
Sincerely,
Bruce and Peggy (Ettema) Reynhout
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Mark Prestriedge
December 13, 2022
Will has been an inspiration to all who knew him at Park Place. His love and devotion to the Lord, his family, his fellow believers, and everyone else has been outstanding. I came to love him dearly as well as Gert and will miss him immensely. He has left us all a legacy to follow. Gert’s devotion and care for him this past year is unsurpassed as well. I look forward to seeing him once again in glory! Thank you Will for your love and encouragement to me. With Jesus’ love, Pastor/Chaplain Mark Prestriedge
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Smits Funeral Home, Ltd. - Dyer2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN 46311
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