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Lillian VanderVeen

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Feb 19, 1934 – Feb 19, 2025

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February 19, 1934
DIED
February 19, 2025
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Lillian VanderVeen of Wyoming passed away February 19, 2025 at 91 years old. She graduated from Wyoming HS and attended MSU for Journalism. She married Don VanderVeen, the love of her life. They were married 73 years. They were charter members of West 44th St. CRC and Lillian served as Deacon and...

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I opened Lenger Travel in Grand Village Mall with Lillian before I moved to Colorado. Such wonderful memories working with her. We would play racquetball and eat breakfast a couple times a week before going to work. Great lady.

Cherie I am sorry for your loss, she was a wonderful person.

Lillian, it was nice working with her many years since the inaugural 28th Street Metro Cruise. My condolences to her family.

VanderVeen family, especially Bob&Cris, Laurie and Janine who may remember me. We are presently in Guatemala and I missed Lillian´s obituary. I happened to see it today when I received the news of Mary Hand´s passing. Carlos and I wish to extend our Christian sympathy. Lillian was a wonderful person and so energetic! May God bless and keep you all.

Many wonderful memories with Lillian! Just found out and prayers to her family. I worked with her on MetroCruise for many years, securing volunteers and running the info tent. She got me started with the volunteers about the 3rd year. I loved sharing time with her. She invited me and my grandkids to visit and have lunch with her at Aurora pond several times. What a lady! My pleasure to have her accept our MetroCruise award a couple years ago!

What a lady!! We have fond memories of Lil. She was a mentor and cheerleader for us when we worked at the Open Door Coffee House and served at 44th St CRC.

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Sending many thoughts and prayers. Lillian quickly became one of my greatest friends since moving to Michigan 4 years ago and I'll miss her dearly. -Andy

Lil was a great lady. A mentor and a friend. Thank you for many good years, you will be missed. My sympathies and thoughts are with her family.