William “Bill” Van Dam's obituary , Passed away on October 5, 2019 in Byron Center, Michigan

William “Bill” Van Dam

October 12, 1932 - October 5, 2019 (86 years old)

Byron Center, Michigan

William “Bill” Van Dam's obituary , Passed away on October 5, 2019 in Byron Center, Michigan

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Cook Funeral & Cremation Services

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William “Bill” Van Dam

October 12, 1932 - October 5, 2019 (86 years old)

Byron Center, Michigan

William Van Dam Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of William Van Dam (Byron Center, Michigan), who passed away on October 5, 2019, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Van Dam to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Dam and Minnie Van Dam; his former wife Ruth Van Dam; his brother Norm Van Dam; and his siblings-in-law, Amy Martin and Daryle Martin.

He is survived by: his wife Esther Van Dam; his children, Nancy Kennicott (Rob), Steve Van Dam and Todd Halsey (Lavonne); his grandchildren, Leah Kennicott, Rachel Smith (Alex), Jayne Browley (Rick), Steven Kennicott (Katie), Hannah Nagelkerk (John) and Blake Halsey; his great grandchildren, Jack Ruben, Olivia, Molly Smith, Taryn, Rickey and McKenna Browley; his siblings, Harriet Stanaback, Dorothy Mesbergen and Ron Van Dam (Mary); and his parents-in-law, Lu Martin (Ardath), Bob Martin, Jan Martin and Al Martin (Jan). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

In honor of Bill and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Byron Center Bible Church - Mission's Fund or Spectrum Health Hospice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cook Funeral & Cremation Services



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Oct 10

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Cook Funeral & Cremation Services - Byron Center
2067 84th St SW, Byron Center, MI 49315

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Oct 11

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Byron Center Bible Church
8855 Byron Center Ave SW, Byron Center, MI 49315

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