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2016

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Carol Van Drunen-Aalderink Obituary

Carol Elizabeth Van Drunen-Aalderink, age 87, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, September 26, 2016. She was born on December 20, 1928 to Henry and Helena Schuitema. Carol was preceded in death by her first husband, Rev. Leonard Van Drunen. Her memory and influence will be treasured by her husband of 12 years, Herb Aalderink; children, Sheila and Robert Schippers, Meridell and John Sloterbeek, Leonard "Bud" and Vickie Van Drunen; grandchildren and great grandchildren, Michael and Rachel Schippers (Gideon, Anneke), Kristin and Brad Bierma (Cora, Peter, Addalynn), Deb and Eric Gritter (Leyton, Elena, Lucas, Amelia), Marianne and Mike Heim, John and Sheli Sloterbeek (Claire), Leah Sloterbeek, Scott and Kelli Van Drunen (Ian, Caleb), Craig and Mary Van Drunen (Meghan, Zoey), Lisa Van Drunen; step-children, Linda and Doug Kamphuis, Dawn and Wayne Tuitman; 5 step-grandchildren; and 11 step-great grandchildren; in-laws, Jane Aalderink, Gertrude Aalderink, Bob and Joyce Aalderink. Besides adoring her family, Carol loved singing, teaching special needs children and traveling around the world. A memorial service will be held on Monday 11 a.m. at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW with Rev. Ruth Boven officiating. Interment Georgetown Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Crossroads Bible Institute or Bible League International. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Holland Sentinel on Oct. 1, 2016.

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Kris and Dave Wolbert

October 7, 2016

Praying for God's comfort for your family in the loss of your Mom and Grandma. it was nice to see her on the golf cart this summer after all these years. Rejoicing with you for that hope that we have in the Lord.

JF

October 3, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

September 30, 2016

To Herb, Sheila, Meridell, and Bud and families: Carol touched my life in so many ways, from being my junior choir director at church to being my colleague and carpooling friend for many years at OAC. I am grateful for having known her. My prayers are that God will bless you with many comforting memories and extra strength as you say your final goodbyes.

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