Ravenna, Michigan
Bernard James "Jim" VanderLaan, age 84, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Ravenna. He was born October 18, 1940, in Coopersville, MI, to Bernard and Dorothy (Wortelboer) VanderLaan. On December 2nd, 1961, he married Janet Lee Patterson in Ravenna....
Read MoreKenny, Karen, Kathy & Keith, I have lots of good memories of you guys and your parents when we were kids. Your dad was a great guy. He will be missed. I am sorry for your loss and sorry that I can not make it to the funeral. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michael Ruble
May 20, 2025 | Friend
I.went to Ravenna High School with Jim and his other family members To Jim family you have my prayers at the loss of your Dad and Grandpa Hold on to the memories and they will get you through the rough time. Rest in Peace Jim
Helen Omlor (Kass)
May 15, 2025 | School
