Blanche D. VanderBent Obituary
The memory of Blanche D. VanderBent of Grand Rapids, Michigan, who passed away on April 17, 2025 at the age of 101, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Blanche D. VanderBent to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid Blanche farewell, let us not mourn the absence of her physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of her spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Blanche is not truly gone, but merely transformed, her energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
She was predeceased by: her husband Peter. She is survived by: her children, Carol Gustavson, Sharon Pegman (Dirk) and Sandy Navis (Bob). She is also survived by great-great grandchildren; and numerous other people who called her Mom, Grandma and dear friend.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 26th 2025 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at the Westview Christian Reformed Church (2929 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 26th 2025 at 1:30 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to ICCF (https://iccf.org) or Emmanuel Hospice.
