Lambert-Van Andel-Obituary

Lambert Jay "Bert" Van Andel

Kalamazoo, Michigan

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ANDEL Lambert "Bert" Jay Van Andel, aged 77, of Kalamazoo, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at his summer home in Mears, MI. He was born October 24, 1927 in New Era, MI, the son of the late Lambertus and Fannie (Postma) Van Andel. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II....

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Burt was brought into our lives when he purshased our home on Silver Lake. We became and remained good friends. Burt was a kind and generous man, we will surely miss him.
Lloyd and Donna Ford
Mooresville, Indiana

I was so sorry to hear of Bert's passing. I have known Bert through the propane industry for many years and considered him a friend. My prayers and thoughts are with June and his family. Diana Price/National Propane Gas Assn.

My dealings with Bert gave a clear statement that he was fully committed to his business and family.

I pray that both will be given strength in the days that follow to handle his passing, as we remember his life together.

We will certainly miss seeing Bert and his big smile.

Our love and prayers

Bert and I went back to the days when he owned the hardware in Ravenna, and was first starting his propane business. He provided me with work to enable me to buy my first welder, by me doing work for him on his equipment. This gave me a chance to improve my skills in the welding and repair field, eventually giving me a chance to make a better living. He will be remembered by me for his goodwill toward others, and his sharp business sense while developing his propane business. He was "one of...