Matthew-VanderStel-Obituary

Matthew Norman VanderStel

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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VANDER STEL - Matthew Norman VanderStel, aged 16, of Greenville, died Saturday afternoon at Spectrum Health United Memorial from injuries sustained in an accident at home. The son of Norman B. and Loni L. VanderStel, he was born on May 28, 1988 in Grand Rapids. Matthew was a home school student,...

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19 years gone, today. It seems like yesterday, yet seems way too long since we have hugged you. I miss you my dear Matthew Norman. The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.

Thinking of you today

Still missed....still loved...every day.

AUG 8,2011..My son will be visiting on the 10th. I will hug him and tell him how much I love him.Your Matthew was a beautiful young man and his love of the Lord amazeing!! As I visit with my son this week I will also send a Mothers love up to Heaven for your Dear Matthew...a boy can never have enough!!!

TO THE WONDERFUL VANDERSTEL'S WHO RAISED A WONDERFUL YOUNG MAN! MATTHEW'S LIFE WAS TAKEN WAY TO SOON AND TO PUT UP A WEBSITE FOR OTHERS TO READ AND NOT ONLY LEARN ABOUT THE TRAGIC DEATH OF YOUR SON BUT OUR SAVIOR AS WELL IS A BLESSING IN ITSELF. YOU WERE JUST IN OUR OFFICE TODAY TELLING ME THIS SAD STORY OF TRUTH. I WANTED TO SAY THANKS SO MUCH FOR LETTING ME KNOW OF THIS GAME NO ONE WILL EVER WANT TO ENCOUNTER. I'LL BE KEEPING YOUR FAMILY IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AS YOU LIVE AND SPREAD THE...

Loni and family,

I just visited your web site again. It is such a great tribute to Matthew and has clearly helped so many others.
A candle will be burning in Tacoma tonight for Matthew on his angel day.

Colin's mom Trish

I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to your family. We recently lost our 12 year old, Cayden, to the choking game on January 31, 2007. My prayers are with you.

Loni & Norm, (and family),
Just a note to let you know we are still thinking of you!

god is with you