George-Vande Woude-Obituary

George F. Vande Woude Jr.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

1935 - 2021

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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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Vande Woude, George George F. Vande Woude Jr. was born on December 25, 1935 to Alice Leudesdorff VandeWoude and George F. Vande Woude Sr. in Brooklyn, NY. He spent his childhood in Queens Village, NY, just a few blocks from Dorothy "Dot" Stapel, who became his wife in 1959. By all accounts George...

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Cindy and Family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time. He will always be in your hearts and minds. Love, Chris Cunningham

The world is a duller, less interesting place now. I first met George as his lawyer and quickly, and much more importantly, became his friend. The friendship grew and included our wives, Dot and Linda. Was there ever a more accomplished man with less pretension than George? I doubt it. I think of the pride he took in his family, his generosity of spirit, the lengths that he would go to in order to explain some aspect of his work to me, his lead foot on the accelerator, his warmth and...

Dear Vande Woude Family,

I am sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I am so thankful for Dr. Vande Woude! No matter the length of my encounters with him at VAI, I am so appreciative of that valued time. May your memories of Dr. Vande Woude bring you strength, joy and comfort.

Sincerely,

Michelle Love & Love Family

George was one of a kind. Never met a stranger, always greeted you with a mischievous smile. It was a joy for our family when George & Dot became our neighbors on their "working farm" in Berryville. George, those wings will only fly so fast, so fly slow or you may get those wings clipped! RIP our friend. Jo Anne Bromley Baker & Family

I didn't know your father, but wow - what a tremendous life he lived! I'm so sorry for your loss. One day your tears will be replaced with the pride you have in knowing 'he was your dad!'