Grand Rapids, Michigan
Godfrey Vander Werff, 93 of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, in Grand Rapids. He was the sixth child of Douwe and Cornelia (Honton) Vander Werff. Godfrey attended St. Joseph Grade School on Rumsey Street and graduated from Catholic Central High School in Grand...
Read MoreI will miss seeing--and greeting--Mr. Vander Werff as he enjoyed a stroll through the neighborhood. We would discuss the weather, trees, lawns, gardens. Did we discuss politics? Never! Except when I proudly displayed an election sign proclaiming, "Sara Vander Werff for City Comptroller!"
David A. Fixler
February 23, 2025 | Friend
My condolences to Geraldine and family, especially Fr. William! I'm still recovering from an illness which began Christmas day, and unable to attend the visitation or Concelebrate the Funeral Mass. Please be assured of my prayers for all of you, as for the Eternal Repose of Godfrey's soul! May his soul Rest In Peace!
Fr. Gregory Veneklase
February 21, 2025
The Grand Rapids legal community lost a great attorney and role model.
Sharon Brinks
February 19, 2025
