May God bless you and your...
I will always remember John as a great boss cherish the memories I have of him, and working for him and the family.
Brad Overacker
January 07, 2023 | Work


Kalamazoo, Michigan
1934 - 2021
Vander Ploeg, John J. Kalamazoo Went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday evening, January 11, 2021. John was born November 8, 1934 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of John and Henrietta (Bouwkamp) VanderPloeg. He and his wife founded Ship-Pac Inc. in 1964 where he worked until his retirement in...
Read MoreI will always remember John as a great boss cherish the memories I have of him, and working for him and the family.
Brad Overacker
January 07, 2023 | Work
My heart felt sympathies to the Vander Ploeg and Hoekstra families. I have fond memories of John and working for him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God be with you all in this time of sorrow.
Brad Overacker
January 14, 2021 | Friend
John was a great friend and mentor over the years to me. He had a wealth of knowledge and used it to help others. He was generous not only with his church, KCSA and with his mission partnership in starting small businesses in Africa. No doubt he’ll leave a whole in many off our lives but he’s rejoicing with His savior he loved so much. His legacy will continue not only through his family but with the many ministries he was involved with. You’re finally home.
Jon Pellowe
January 14, 2021 | Friend
Our deepest sympathy to Margaret, children, grandchildren & great grandchildren. In Christian love, Tom & Kathy Verbeek.
Kathy Verbeek
January 14, 2021 | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tim and Donna Slobe
January 13, 2021 | Family