Vanderveer- Ross Alan Vanderveer aged 64 passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife Sandra; parents, Fredric and Corinne; father in law, Alex Banas; brother in law, Ron Lindblom. Surviving are his son, Ross J. (Olivia) Vanderveer; grandson, Benjamin; sisters, Roxanne Vanderveer, Jayne Lindblom; sisters-in-laws, Joanne (John) McGowen, Barb (Dave) Henshaw; mother-in-law, Josephine Banas; stepson, John Andringa; step grandchildren, Sebastian and Alex; and many additional relatives and friends. Ross was an avid bicycle rider and enjoyed attending stockcar racing at Berlin Raceway with his friends. He also enjoyed restoring vintage jukeboxes and pinball machines. Ross was a dedicated employee at Larry’s Amusements for 33 years. He was a graduate of Creston High School and continued his education at RETS Electronic Trade School. His relatives will greet family and friends from 5 PM to 7 PM Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Stegenga Funeral Chapel - Wyoming, 3131 S. Division Ave. Funeral services will be held 11AM Friday, May 3, 2019 at Aberdeen Reformed Church, 1000 Aberdeen St. NE. with visitation from 10AM to 11AM prior to the service. Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made Aberdeen Reformed Church. To share a memory, photo, and sign the family’s online guestbook please visit www.stegengafuneralchapel.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ross Alan Vanderveer please visit our Sympathy Store.
Cemetery Details
Grand Rapids, MI, 49508
Visitation
MAY 3. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
Aberdeen Reformed Church
1000 Aberdeen St. NE
Grand Rapids
Funeral Service
MAY 3. 11:00 AM (EDT)
Aberdeen Reformed Church
1000 Aberdeen St. NE
Grand Rapids
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Beautifully said Julie! ❤️❤️❤️
- Roxanne Vanderveer
A quiet man, a humble man, a selfless man. He never took anything for granted. He was a dearly devoted husband, a loving father, a dedicated son, a caring brother, and a loyal friend. He will me missed by us and so many. Thank you Lord, for bringing Ross into our life for we have been blessed for such a truly wonderful friendship. For the love a good man is never lost.With all our love, Dan and Barb Vos
- Dan Vos
We did not know him very well but every time we seen and spoke to him you could tell that he was a very special person Loving and caring person. We are so sorry for your loss. He will be missed. God bless you Rudy and Jan Banas
- Rudy and Jan Banas
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Ruth Stewart
- Ruth Stewart
Ross was a good friend and a great travel companion when we went to the various Jukebox shows !! I know his family was very important to him and he loved them with all his heart !! My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family and friends !!! I'm thankful for his friendship !! May God Bless !! Vic Rekus
- Victor Rekus
I have known my uncle Ross my whole life and have gotten closer to him the past couple of years. I have seen him almost every week when I am at my grandma's. He always asked me how my mom was and when. I was worried about my grandma he would go over to her house and check on her for me. He always mowed her lawn and didn't understand when I gave him a check once. He asked me what it was for and I told him it was for mowing and shoveling snow for the past couple years and he argued that I didn't own him anything for that. It's only one example of many of how selfless and caring he always was. I will miss him dearly. I hope to get closer to you Ross Jeffery and Olivia so that I can see him carry on in you and your beautiful son your dad was so in love with him he had to show me new pictures of him every time I saw him. I love you guys. Know I am here if you need anything.
- Julie Young
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Such a nice tribute. Thank you Jamie.
- Roxanne Vanderveer
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Uncle Ross was one of the great ones. When my aunt was ill, he stood by her and took his vows to the next level. He did everything in his power to support her through some very tough times. Ross would help anyone with anything, and do it with a smile. He was always so proud of me, and knew exactly how to make people feel so appreciated and respected. After my aunt died, he took it upon himself to be a pair of eyes and ears to watch over her mother- my grandma. He did so many special things, like bringing her a cake on her birthday- he didn’t do it for the accolades or the recognition- he did it because he had a heart of gold and a soul beaming with integrity. He made the world a better place every day, and that is all any of us can wish for. I am grateful, blessed and lucky to have had him in my family.
- Jamie Young
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