Grand Rapids, Michigan
Van Loo, Richard Richard, or "Sonny" as he was known to family and close friends, passed away peacefully at home on December 21st, 2016. Richard, 86, was born in Grand Rapids on November 17th, 1929. He was the oldest of 5 children and was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Margaret Van...
Read MoreJust another brother from the play days at Highland Park. Brother Goedie was a friend of ours. Hopefully a good long life. Still sad. God bless.
Edward Ripmaster
January 07, 2017 | Grand Rapids, MI
Dear Jim and family - My deepest sympathy to all. I know how difficult it is to lose a sibling, having lost all three of my sisters. I remember hearing about Gordy from my sister Mickey and her husband, Don Dunkelberg (still living and who was in Gordy's class at Central). They always spoke so highly of him. Thinking of all and wishing peace.
Peggy Noble-Idema
January 01, 2017 | Lowell, MI
Dear Van Loo family; I have so many fond memories of Sonny it would be impossible to list them all. He was the most kind and gentlemanly young boy I ever knew and my first "boyfriend". I'm so sorry that he has left us. I know many of his friends have the same feelings.
Pat Blankfort Post
January 01, 2017 | St. Petersburg, FL
People from Grand Rapids Central High remember the VanLoo family, and how nice all of them were. My sister was a year behind Richard, and I was in class with his sister Carol. - Richard had a good life well lived. - RIP.
Warren Hecker. - CHS '53
December 30, 2016
