Photo courtesy of Palm Boulder Highway Mortuary & Cemetery
Henderson, Nevada
Nov 2, 1940 – Apr 2, 2016
Loving Husband , Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Brother, And Special Friend.: Michael Charles VanDerSchaaf, Senior Chief Petty Officer, 75, of Henderson NV entered into eternal rest on April 2, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served...
Read MoreI can't believe a year has passed today since you left me you are always in my thoughts and prayers I miss you so very much I will always love you.
Mary Vanderschaaf
April 02, 2017 | Henderson, NV
Happy Birthday Michael I know you are not here with me but you are in my thoughts always I miss you and love you .
Mary Vanderschaaf
November 02, 2016 | Henderson, NV
My condolences to you Mary and your family,
I am a customer support rep for a trucking software in Canada that KW
Transportation was using. Mike was a great pleasure to work with.
Rest in Peace Mike
Andy Emslie
April 22, 2016 | Wasaga Beach, ON
Michael I miss you more everyday ,I will always love you.
Mary VanDerschaaf
April 17, 2016
A Sailor Died Today. Note-Revised Quote.
He was getting older and his hair was falling fast.And he sat around on weekend, telling stories of the past.Of the places he had traveled to and the deeds that he had done.In his exploits with his shipmates, they were heroes,everyone! And to listen to his neighbors,his tales were but a joke. but his shipmates,they all nodded, for they knew whereof he spoke,But we'll hear his tales no longer, for our Mike has passed away, And the world's a little...
Felix Kreskey
April 13, 2016 | Casselberry, FL
Fair winds my friend. I'm sure the good Lord has his honor guard piping you aboard his ship to heaven just as you have led our USS Perry Reunion Honor Guards and presided over our Memorial Services. 'You may be gone but never forgotten'.
Steve Silk
April 09, 2016 | Wayne, NJ
I will always remember Mike in full dress reading the folding of the flag ceremonial for my wife.May he rest in peace.
Bruce Davidson
April 08, 2016 | Miami, FL
Fair winds my friend , you now are on the greatest deployment.
You will be missed.
SID BROWN HTC/RET
April 08, 2016 | Jacksonville, FL
My sincere condolences to Mary and family
on the passing of the "chief".
He lit up the room with his smile....
God Bless ....
Joy Flanagan
April 08, 2016 | Peabody, MA