Michael J. VanderPluym

Laurie,Lisa,Julie and Emily:
We were so sorry to just hear of Mike's untimely passing. As former neighbors, we really enjoyed your family's friendship and will always remember Mike in our thoughts and prayers. Our condolences to you Laurie and the girls.
John, Gloria & Matt Hunter

laurie: so sorry.we were out of town when Mike passed. shocked yesterday whenwe arrived home .Loved him like one of my own children...had many enjoyable daysjust talking on the phone..will sorely miss his sly sence of humor and love of life..we will keep him in our daily prayers till God calls us home...lou &mary enkelmann stlouis/

Dear Laurie, It feels like just yesterday that I babysat for your kids Lisa and Julie when they were babies along with Amy. I still remember you all like it was last week! Please accept my sympathy for you and your family. Love, Sandy Timmerberg (Peg and Amy's friend)

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We hope that the memories of the laughter and love you've shared will help to ease the pain of your loss. Mr. VanderPluym was a special person who could bring joy to everyone!

The Vanderpluym's
All of us here were stunned to hear about Mike.
He will be missed by all who knew him personally and professionally.
His sense of humor and just his overall outlook on life is what made it an honor to know him.
May God bless you and keep you through your time of sorrow.

Laurie, Lisa, Julie and Emily, I cannot believe my eyes. I just happened to see this today or you would have heard from me before now. I am so very sad to learn about Mike. What a GREAT Dad he was, and sooooo good to you Laurie. I pray for your comfort in the knowledge of Mike's goodness, and that your hearts will always know his love.
Blessings and love to each of you.
Patricia and Pat Partridge

Dear Laurie and girls:

I have thought a lot about your family this week and wanted you to know that all my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dear Laurie:

I was devastated to hear the news about Mike. It's been a while since I talked to him, but I had so many laughs with him that I will always remember him. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family and if you need anything, please let me know.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Stay strong and always remember the love that your father (and husband) had for all of you.