Richard-Verkerke-Obituary

Richard and Janice Verkerke

Kentwood, Michigan

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Richard Jack Verkerke, 64, and his wife Janice Lennae Verkerke, 59, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 22, 2017. They were both born in Grand Rapids, grew up in the same neighborhood on Campau Lake and graduated from Caledonia High School. They married March 17, 1979 and left this world...

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Prayed for your family this Morning as I was walking! Miss your parents, but we´ll see them again soon!

We miss you!
Monica(ChaCha) and Jennifer(Nifur) are in our thoughts and prayers!
We love you!

I was so shocked to read about the passing of Jan and her husband, Rich. I worked with Jan at Spartan Stores & loved her laugh. It was contagious and made those around her happy to be working with her. My thoughts and prayers are with them and their family. They are now in God:s hands. May the family find peace with the help of God.

So very sorry Jen...sending you lots of prayers!!!! So many amazing memories growing up with your parents!

Jen and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you!

My heart is heavy for your family at this unexpected loss. I cannot even fathom...may the Lord hold you in his healing arms and may you find peace and comfort in the memories cherished and the lives touched by your sweet parents. Praying for you all.

Monica & Jen,
We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of/praying for you and your families during this difficult time.

Monica & Jen, My heart is so heavy with the tragic loss of your parents. They always brought a big smile to my face everytime I saw them at a family function. They always had a hug for me. I don't know if you remember Max, the black lab? Your Dad took him for me because my daughter, Paige, was afraid of him because he always nipped at her ankles. She was only 1 year old & Max was a puppy. I loved that dog so much & knew he'd be well taken care of...... he was!!! Your Mom & Dad were so proud...

Our deepest sympathies to the family of Rich and Jan. They were some of the nicest neighbors anyone could ask for. Both of them always had a smile, a wave, or a moment for a friendly chat when we would meet them up and down Garbow Road. We especially loved how Jan would "walk" their dogs. They will be greatly missed!