Search by Name

Search by Name

John Scholten Obituary

SCHOLTEN - John Scholten, aged 89, of Jenison, precious husband, father, grandfather and great grand-father, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 15, 2009. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 67 years, Stevena (Byker) Scholten; his daughters, Judith G. and Pete Staal, Linda K. Dykema; his grandchildren, Michelle and Kevin Hirdes, Todd and Cheryl Staal, Douglas and Tracy Staal, Stacey and Manuel Campins, Melissa and Tony Vander Ark, Alison and Chris Meyer, Lindsay and Brian Hart; 19 great grandchildren; his brothers and sisters, Gladys Warners, Gerrit and Connie Scholten, Jay and Elsa Scholten, Joanne De Koster; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Alice Byker, Rev. John and Dorothy Byker, Marge Byker, Beth Jansen, Dorothy and Jerry Van Manen, Loren and Myra Renkema; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at the Sunset Manor Chapel with his nephew, Pastor Don Byker officiating. Friends may meet with the family at the VanderLaan Funeral Home Wednesday 5 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday, at Sunset Manor, for one hour preceding the funeral. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sunset Manor Benevolent Fund. VANDERLAAN-HUDSONVILLE www.vanderlaanfuneralhome.net
s

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Los Angeles Times on Jun. 16, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for John Scholten

Not sure what to say?





3 Entries

June 17, 2009

To the Scholten family.. My sympathy to you in the loss of a loved one. I remember John and Steve and their family coming to the farm in Lucas..Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time... Sincerely... Mary Wynia (Stahl)

Shar Dengler

June 17, 2009

Aunt Steve, Judy, Linda and families, as I read the obituary I silently added 'precious Uncle' to the list. He was very precious to me and I am forever grateful we stopped to visit this past January! Please know that my tears flow along with yours as I pray the words of Isaiah 40:11 for all of you. At the same time I am glad he is now pain free and has a perfect body. I look so forward to that GREAT reunion in Heaven! Can't you just picture it? He'll be the 1st to grab us with that big hug, smile and excited chuckle when it's our turn. Much love and deep sympathy, Shar Byker Dengler

Ruth Stahl

June 16, 2009

Dear Scholten family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. I remember John and Steve visiting John and Margaret Stahl many times through the years, as John and John were first cousins. In Christian Love, Ivan and Ruth Stahl

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results

Make a Donation
in John Scholten's name

Memorial Events
for John Scholten

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support John's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor John Scholten's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more