Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Rosalyn Joan Vander Ploeg
Rosalyn Joan Vander Ploeg
Obituary
Guest Book
Rosalyn Vander Ploeg Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
Rosalyn was born in Holland on May 29, 1931, to Harvin and Mabel Zoerhoff. She shared her heart and life with Vern, whom she married on April 7, 1951. Their bond was a testament to enduring love and companionship. In their retirement, they enjoyed spending the winter at Nettles Island, Florida, and traveling to many countries around the world. Rosalyn graduated from Holland Christian High School in 1949. She was a member of Christ Memorial Church.
In 2016, Rosalyn was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Laverne Vander Ploeg. She was also preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, Laverne "Kearny" and Viny Zoerhoff; sister-in-law, Bea Vander Ploeg; and her parents, Harvin and Mabel Zoerhoff.
Rosalyn is survived by her:
Sons
Kirk (Linda) Vander Ploeg of Kentwood
Greg (Shirley) Vander Ploeg of Muskegon
Mark (Sandy) Vanderploeg of Holland
Grandchildren
Matthew (Elizabeth) Vander Ploeg
Ryland Vanderploeg
Maya Vanderploeg
Great Granddaughter
Lucy Rosalyn Vander Ploeg
In-Laws
Al Vander Ploeg of Holland
Mike (Carrie) Vander Ploeg of Holland
Funeral services are planned for 11:00am Friday, November 8, 2024, at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E 16th St., Holland, with Rev. Bill Boersma officiating. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00-6:00pm Thursday, November 7, also at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Holland Christian Schools and Hospice of Holland. Condolences may be left online at www.langelandsterenberg.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1 Entry
Bea Vanderploeg
November 11, 2024
Fred & I wish to extend our condolences to Rosie & Vernes Families. We had so many good times, with them, both in Fla. and in Mich.,also Camp Breckenridge, Kentucky, where we first met them. We will miss them dearly. Bea Vander Ploeg
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
315 E 16th St, Holland, MI 49423
Make a Donation
in Rosalyn Vander Ploeg's name
People and places connected with Rosalyn
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Rosalyn'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
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 moreResources 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
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 moreWays to honor Rosalyn Vander Ploeg's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
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
