Saramae-Vander Ark-Obituary

Saramae Vander Ark

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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DIED
August 16, 2025
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Grand Rapids, Michigan

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On August 16, 2025, at 5:30 pm, Jesus came to take Saramae home. She was born on July 31, 1930, in Leighton, Iowa, and passed away at her home in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Saramae graduated from Calvin College in 1951, and became an elementary teacher. She was the devoted wife of Gordon Vander Ark...

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I didn't know my cousin Saramae as well as some of my cousins because of age and location, but did have the privilege of visiting her and Gordon in May of last year on a road trip to see family and friends. We had a wonderful visit and meal! What a sweet lady! We know you will miss her greatly Gordon. Please accept our condolences and we pray you will find comfort, peace, and joy in knowing she is safe with Jesus, and in having many of your family close.

Her husband sings in the Metropolitan Choir of praise for many years and she´s used to come and sit in the audience at all the choir concert..

So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Sincere sympathy and prayers for you and the entire family, that God will provide you with His comfort, strength and peace in the coming days and weeks.

Gord & family- I just heard about Saramae's passing from my brother Mark and my heart goes out to all of you, Warm memories of a good neighbor and a kind & gracious lady with an amazing gift of music which blessed us all. I grieve with you in your loss while also rejoicing with you knowing that she is with her Lord whom she served so faithfully and I pray you are also finding your comfort & peace in that assurance. Anne (Jorritsma) Haverhals

Dear Vander Arks, I am so sorry for your loss. Saramae was such a sweet lady. She always had a smile on her face. I always had fun talking with her. My sympathy to your whole family. May she rest in peace

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Our sincere sympathy to your family at this time of your loss. May God's love and peace be with you all!