Kenneth Vanderwest's obituary , Passed away on June 20, 2020 in Fruitport, Michigan

Kenneth Vanderwest

January 9, 1936 - June 20, 2020 (84 years old)

Fruitport, Michigan

Kenneth Vanderwest's obituary , Passed away on June 20, 2020 in Fruitport, Michigan

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Kenneth Vanderwest

January 9, 1936 - June 20, 2020 (84 years old)

Fruitport, Michigan

Kenneth Vanderwest Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Kenneth Vanderwest (Fruitport, Michigan), born in Muskegon Heights, Michigan, who passed away at the age of 84, on June 20, 2020. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, George Vanderwest and Rose Vanderwest (Updyke); his siblings, Clare, Bert, Robert, George, Harold, Orley, Irene Blais and Bonnie Thielbar; and his grandson Luke.

He is survived by: his wife Shirley Jager; his children, Janet LaPrairie (David), Kay Panaggio (Jim), Stephen Vanderwest, Kelly VerBerkmoes (John), Valerie Belmont (Kirk) and Ken Vanderwest (Rhonda); his grandchildren, Kat, Mark, Taylor, Andrew, Stephen, Maria, Joshua, Melisa, Kathleen, Jason, Leslie, Kirk, Erika, Kenton, Brock, Kaeden, Nathan, Robyn, Seth and Aaron; and his brothers-in-law, Paul Jager (Donetta) and Jerry Jager (Pansy). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Contributions in memory of Mr. Vanderwest may be made to Trinity Baptist Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services



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June 23

Visitation

Calvary Christian School
5873 Kendra Rd, Fruitport, MI 49415

Wed

June 24

Funeral service

Calvary Christian School
5873 Kendra Rd, Fruitport, MI 49415

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