Kalamazoo, Michigan
van Ravensway, Arie Robert 1/13/1945 - 3/10/2015 Kalamazoo, MI Arie Robert van Ravensway We celebrate the life of Bob van Ravensway who passed away March 10, 2015. Bob was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on January 13, 1945. A 1963 graduate of Ottawa Hills High School, he received his Bachelor's...
Read MoreIt's funny, but I still think about Bob once a day at least. He and I were very close during a time of our lives when many funny or crazy things happened to us both and so when something crosses my mind from that time, only Bob would be able to remember that event and I wish I could say "Bob, remember this or that?". I've tried to reach out to Julie several times since Bob died but I've lost track of her.
Fred Van Antwerp
March 07, 2019 | Holland, MI | Friend
Sorry Julie, the messages on March 18th were from me. I didn't think it went the first time. Prayers & Peace to you and the family.
Karen Koehn
April 29, 2015 | Plainwell, MI
We worked with Bob as economists for the State of Michigan. We will always remember him as being gentle, kind, extremely intelligent, innovative and always passionate about his work. Although he was not one to brag, he made significant contributions in his work for the State-- He certainly made a difference for the better. We also enjoyed eating at the restaurant in Plainwell. He was such a gracious host.
Our prayers go out to his family.
Brenda Njiwaji, Ron McGraw
April 26, 2015 | Estero, FL
A very close friend, mentor, and partner in crime. He and I shared apartments in Kalamazoo while attending WMU, he just back from the Peace Corps, me from the Air Force. The summer prior to attending Western, he and I both worked factory jobs to save up money for college. As I recall, we went out each night to solve the worlds problems and, as a result, we had maybe five dollars in our wallets that fall.
The kindest, warmest, most sincere person I have ever been around. In fact, I'm...
Robert Griffin
April 17, 2015 | Grand Haven, MI
Blessings and Prayers to Julie and the entire family. Oh, what memories we have of Aries in Plainwell.
March 18, 2015
Many Prayers and Blessings to Julie and the entire family. What memories we have of Aries in Plainwell.
March 18, 2015
We send out best wishes to Bob's family and brother Tom. We got to know both Bob and Tom when acting as Architect for the back of Arie's Cafe. It was a great experience...both the designing, the camaraderie, and the food. Bob was a great fellow..!
Nelson Nave & Patricia Hirsch
March 17, 2015 | Kalamazoo, MI
So many memories for my family....babysitting, working and neighbors! Bob will be missed by many!
The Harrington's
debroah Harrington
March 16, 2015 | Plainwell, MI
For my cousin, Julie, I am deeply sorry to hear of your husbands passing! You are in my thoughts & prayers. I wish you Peace and Love and that one day Joy will return to your heart!
Karen Moran
March 16, 2015 | Mattawan, MI