Mary Ann Vander Ploeg

On the 13th of September I lost my BFF of 51 years. It has taken me 3 days to write a post. Every time I start I break in to tears. Today is no different. There will be such a big hole in my heart. RIP we had so many unfinished plans for the future .

Mary you have left us all but you will never be forgotten. You have a great legacy of being a an understanding strong and compassionate lady you were a great friend to me and many,I well miss you so much....... R I P

I've know Mary all my life. Mary and my mom Mary Jane have been best friends since the 7th grade, 54 yrs of friendship is amazing!!!! Mary was not only a friend to my mom but my dad and us kids as well!!! She was always there for my mom regardless the situation,specifically this past winter when my parents,myself and my daughter were involved in a horrible accident. Tom and Mary were there no questions asked. When I couldn't be there for therapy or doctor appointments Tom and Mary were there....

I've know Mary all my life!! Mary and my mom Mary Jane were best friends since the 7th grade!! 54 yrs of friendship how amazing!!! She was An awesome friend to my mom,dad and us kids as well!! She was always there,specifically this past winter when my parents,myself and my daughter were in a horrible car accident, Mary and Tom were all of our rocks during that time,when I could not be there. I cannot thank you enough. We will all miss her everyday!! Tom,Jenny and Gaz continued prayers. Love...

I wish I could have known Mary Ann better, but based on what her beautiful daughter has told me about her she was an incredible person. Thank you for bringing someone as great as Jenny into the world, Mary Ann. I know you will live on through your family.

I count it a blessing from God to have known Mary. A sweet, giving woman who was like a second mom to my two girls (Toya & Tasha). Praying for peace and comfort for the family during this time of bereavement.

Mary was a bright light that will be greatly missed. I will continue to pray for your family at this difficult time.

Mary Ann, I am glad to know you are at peace and can rest after such a tragic and brief illness. You made some difficult choices in the last few weeks with grace and courage. Thankfully, your pain is gone.