Class Year: 1950

Gordon Thomas ’53

Gordon Thomas ’53 of Kalamazoo, Michigan, went to be with the Lord, Friday morning, June 12, 2020. Gordon was born November 14, 1930 in Chicago, IL a twin son of the late Arthur and Effie Thomas. He grew up in Saugatuck, MI, attended Hope College where he met Jeananne Bondhouse. They were married on April… Continue Reading →

Marjorie Dykema ’53 Visscher

Marjorie (Marge) A. Visscher moved on to her heavenly home on August 20th, 2020, and will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Marjorie passed away in Holland, MI at the age of 89. Marjorie was born in Muskegon MI, on August 19, 1931. Marjorie is preceded in death by her father and mother,… Continue Reading →

H. Wayne Berens ’54

Wayne Berens, Hope College class of 1954 passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020.  The son of the Reverend George Berens (Hope College, 1932) and his wife, Doris.  Brother to Evelyn Losee (Hope college, 1956).  Wayne graduated from Greenwich Central High School, Greenwich, NY.  After graduating from Hope College, Wayne served in the United States Army… Continue Reading →

Donald VanderToll ’55

Dr. Donald J. VanderToll passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 following an illness with Alzheimer’s. Don was born on November 15, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois to John Vandertoll and Martina Snip Vandertoll. The family lived in Chicago and then Elgin, Illinois until 1948 when they moved to Louisville, Kentucky and resided at 2550 Ransdall… Continue Reading →

Alyce Weener ’57 Osborn

Alyce Arlene Osborn (Weener) passed away on July 11, 2020, at the age of 84. She was born in Kalamazoo to Egbert and Elsie Weener. Alyce married her beloved husband, Glenn Osborn in 1957. She was a proud Hope College graduate and taught for 40 years in the Kalamazoo Public School System. She was preceded in death… Continue Reading →

Donald Schreur ’58

Donald Wayne Schreur passed away on July 28, 2020, after faithfully serving his Lord and Savior for almost 91 years. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. Following his wishes, cremation has taken place. Interment will be at Restlawn Memorial Gardens where a private committal service will be held. No visitation is planned.… Continue Reading →

Emelyn Curlee ’58 Winter

Emelyn M. Winter February 13, 1936 August 16, 2020 Emelyn will be laid to rest next to John in Grand Haven Lake Forest Cemetery.  Age 84, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020. Emelyn was born in Detroit on February 13, 1936, the daughter of Charles C. and Ruth M. (Long) Curlee. She grew up… Continue Reading →

Alex Ebneth ’50

Alex Ebneth, 96 of Crossville, passed away at Good Samaritan Society of Fairfield Glade Dec. 21, 2020. Alex was born in Catskill, NY, the son of Andrew and Johanna Ebneth. After completing high school in 1943, he enlisted in the United States Army. He completed basic training in upstate New York and was called to duty during… Continue Reading →

Kenneth Kleis ’50

Kenneth James Kleis was born on April 24, 1925, and went to live with his Lord and Savior on January 2, 2021. He was raised on 17th street in Holland with his parents and siblings Gerald (deceased in WW2), Stanley, Roger and Charlotte (Van Haitsma). Some of his childhood memories include selling vegetables door to… Continue Reading →

Harvey Laman ’50

Harvey M. Laman, 96, of Holland, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2020, at his home in Holland. Harvey was born o n J u n e 14, 1924, in Kalamazoo Michigan to Hazel (Mouw) and Benjamin Laman. He was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Maxine ( Gerritsen) Laman. Harvey’s early years were spent living with his family in the… Continue Reading →

Shirley DeBoer ’50 Sharpe

Shirley A. Sharpe, 91, of Mt. Bethel, PA, formerly of Irvington, NJ, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 30th, at Westminster Village at Allentown. Shirley was born in Detroit, MI on July 6, 1929, a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (DeVriest) DeBoer. She was the wife of the late Rev. John H. Sharpe,… Continue Reading →

Wynetta Devore ’51

Professor Emerita Wynetta Devore passed away peacefully on December 19, 2020 at the Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. The daughter of the late Jessie and Sallie Bell Devore, she was born in Greensboro, North Carolina on December 1, 1929 and was raised in Metuchen, New Jersey. Dr. Devore received her undergraduate degree in 1951 from Hope College in Holland, Michigan. She… Continue Reading →

Harold Kooyers ’51

Harold Clinton Kooyers peacefully passed away at the age of 90 on October 19, 2020. Harold was born November 16, 1929 in Grand Rapids, MI, the only child of Henry and Dagmar Kooyers. Harold was raised on the NE side of Grand Rapids, attended Bethel Reformed Church, graduated from Creston High School and went on to complete his degree in Economics at Hope… Continue Reading →

Donald Lenderink ’51

The Rev. Donald Lenderink, age 90, of Orange City, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at the Orange City Area Health System. Donald Roger was born on November 14, 1929, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Arend K. and Wilhelmina “Minnie” (Byle) Lenderink. He was raised in Grand Rapids, where he graduated from Central High School in… Continue Reading →

Joan DeBlock ’51 Mulder

J o a n E l i z a b e t h (DeBlock) Mulder, age 90, of New Era, MI, passed away in Mesa, AZ, Sunday morning, December 20, surrounded by her family. She was rejoicing knowing that her Savior Jesus Christ was waiting, and her son, David, who preceded her in death. Joan is survived… Continue Reading →

Ann Holstege-Schutt ’53

Ann was a member of Bethel Christian Reformed Church for many years and for the last 10 years a member at Intersection Ministries. She taught 5th grade at Hudsonville Christian School for three years and at Holland Christian Maplewood School for 37 years. Ann was an avid reader, nature lover and a woman of faith who enjoyed family… Continue Reading →

Ruth Metten ’53 Moe-McNitt

Ruth Christine Moe age 90, of Ravenna, Michigan died Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Christian Care Nursing Center in Muskegon, Michigan. Ruth was born on June 14, 1930 in Polkton Township, MI to the late Jacob and Christine (Schmidt) Metten. She married Glen Moe on April 17, 1953, and he preceded her in death on February 7, 1985.… Continue Reading →

Jack Kalee ’54

Kalee, Jack 9/26/1932 12/25/2020 Jenison Early on Christmas morning Jack was taken home to meet his Savior face to face. He was the son of John and Gertrude Kalee. He will be forever loved and missed by his wife of 66 years, Merilyn, his children Linda and Scott Kacos, Sue and Ken Prins and Doug and Paula Kalee. He was Grampy… Continue Reading →

Robert Langenberg ’54

Robert James Langenberg, age 91, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away on December 11, 2020, in Grand Rapids, MI. He was born on April 28, 1929, in Grand Rapids, MI, and adopted by Henry and Jenny Langenberg. He graduated from Grandville High School in 1947 and went on to Hope College where he pursued a chemistry degree. On… Continue Reading →