MARK PAUL VANDEBRAKE

MARK PAUL VANDEBRAKE

MARK VANDEBRAKE Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jul. 11 to Jul. 12, 2016.
VANDEBRAKE, MARK PAUL Grand Rapids Mark was born March 3, 1949, and passed away the morning of July 11, 2016 in his home surrounded by his family, after a difficult and long battle with cancer. Mark earned a Bachelors and Master of Arts degree from Hope College and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville respectively. He specialized in print making. He documented his inner life with a huge journal of felt pen drawings and water colors comparable in scope and significance to psychologist, Carl Jung's "Red Book". Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Katie; children, Sally (Joshua) Colby, Jacob (Guinevere) Vandebrake; grandchildren, Kathryn , Elizabeth; and numerous siblings and their families. A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 4252 Breton, SE; with Fr. Mike Wernick and Fr. Charles Homeyer officiating. Contributions in memory of Mark may be made to Holy Cross Episcopal Church for a website to display Mark's art.

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March 8, 2017

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July 14, 2016

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July 14, 2016

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James Broden

March 8, 2017

Mark was a High School friend. I remember him as a talented artist and kind soul.

July 14, 2016

Paul and Deb Smit

Neil Becker

July 14, 2016

Our deepest sympathies to you.

Nancy Moody

July 14, 2016

Offering my sympathy and prayers for Kaytie and family. I have fond memories of taking the bus, with Joy to visit Mark and Kaytie in Mt Pleasant, many years ago. Nancy Speyer Moody

Crista Spaulding

July 13, 2016

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I remember our times together many years ago. Mark was a kind gentle man.

July 13, 2016

My prayers go out to the family of Mark. So sorry for your loss. Beth Misner

July 13, 2016

I am deeply sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Rhonda Aardsma

Bruce Kielty

July 13, 2016

Mark had dignity and love in every aspect of his life. I enjoyed working with him at Pine Rest Christian Hospital.

July 13, 2016

Katie and family, My sympathies to you all! He was a very kind and gentle man! Prayers for the whole family!

Brenda Timmer

July 13, 2016

So sorry for your loss Sally! Prayers for you and your family!

Amy Demers

July 13, 2016

So sorry for your loss! Sending thoughts, prayers and hugs to your family!

Stephanie Hurst

July 13, 2016

I am sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all. Much love.

July 11, 2016

My heart hurts for the loss of this quiet, deep, gentle man whose art, intellect and humor where unsurpassed.
I will remember him forever.

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