Grace Van Der Molen

1931 - 2022

Grace Van Der Molen

1931 - 2022

BORN

1931

DIED

2022

Grace Van Der Molen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home from Dec. 12 to Dec. 13, 2022.

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Grace F. Van Der Molen, a lifetime resident of Warwick, NY, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on December 9, 2022. She was 91 years old.



Born November 15, 1931, she was one of two daughters of the late Ralph and Ruth

(Sly) Felter.



A graduate of Oneonta College, Grace was a kindergarten teacher for Warwick Valley School District. She was a member of the Edenville New Milford United Methodist Church.



A family statement reads, "Mom was the heart of our family. Her love for each one of us will be cherished as we all remember the family gatherings and moments we shared. She will be missed beyond measure. We love you, Mom."



Grace is survived by her cherished family: three daughters: Lyn Barnes and her husband Samuel of Warwick, Cathy Van Der Molen and her partner Janien of Lexington, KY, Myrna Van Der Molen of Warwick; son Raymond Van Der Molen of Lexington, KY; eight grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Richard; daughters Rosemarie Van Der Molen, and Darlene Weidman.



Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 14th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the to Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Avenue, Warwick, NY. A funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 15th at the funeral home, the Rev. Samuel Sutter officiating. Interment will follow the service in Warwick Cemetery.

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December 13, 2022

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Tom&jackie Gove

December 13, 2022

Spending time with Grace showed me what a special person she was.I always enjoyed our conversations, and she could always make me laugh .Her lovely family is her special legacy. God bless you Grace , and your family .

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