Class Year: 1950

Roger Garvelink ’58

Roger Garvelink ’58, 82, of Douglas, died on July 3, 2018 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. He grew up in Holland, MI, attended Hope College and began his career as a math teacher at Zeeland High School. He became the principal of both junior and senior high schools in the Detroit area. After earning a… Continue Reading →

Robert Kisken ’59

Robert Kisken ’59 traveled years ago around United States photographing structures built by Finnish settlers in states including Michigan, Wisconsin, Montana, Idaho, Washington and Minnesota. He has given the photos to the Emigration Department in Turku, Finland. The photos have been on exhibit in Turku and the Emigration Museum in Seinajoki for years. Continue Reading →

Donald Boss ’50

Donald Boss, age 92, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018, at Waupun Memorial Hospital with family at his side. Don was born on August 6, 1926 in Charlevoix, Michigan, a son of John and Jennie (Drenth) Boss. He entered into service with the U.S. Navy and served from 1944-1946. On June 30, 1949, he… Continue Reading →

Lamont Dirkse ’50

On January 30, 2019, Lamont Dirkse passed away at the age of 92. Lamont was born in Hingham, Wisconsin, graduated from Oostburg High School and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving as a Hospital Corpsman. Lamont graduated from Hope College in 1950, obtained a Master’s degree from Northwestern University and a Doctorate from Michigan… Continue Reading →

Richard Downs ’50

Richard C. Downs left this earthly life December 7, 2018 at the age of 92. He was born and raised in Redwood City, CA to Perry and Edna Downs. He put his trust in his Heavenly Father while a student at Cal, Berkeley. Shortly after he met and married his beloved Jeane. Richard served in… Continue Reading →

M. Samuel Noordhoff ’50

Dr. Sam, aged 91, died in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. Sam was born in Orange City, Iowa, the only child of Henry and Cynthia Noordhoff.  He attended Northwestern College, Hope College (BA), and University of Iowa (MD).  Sam also served two years in the US… Continue Reading →

Barbara Eilander ’50 Stockman

Barbara Jeanne Stockman a native of Holland, MI, and longtime resident of Grand Haven, MI, passed away on January 7, 2019. Born in 1928, Barbara was the youngest child of George and Ruth (VanPutten) Eilander, and lived her youthful days in the Washington Square district of Holland. Barbara graduated from Holland High School, Hope College and Michigan State University with a Bachelor… Continue Reading →

Dolores Freyling ’51 Hertel

Dolores Freyling Campbell Hertel, much loved wife, mother, grandma and great-grandma and friend was welcomed into heaven on January 9, 2019. Dolores was born on October 24, 1929, in Holland, Michigan to Arend (Bub) and Hermina DeKoning Freyling. She grew up in Grand Rapids and graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High School and Hope College… Continue Reading →

Luella Rozeboom ’51 Mulder

Luella Beth Rozeboom was born to Bertha Hennrietta and Gerrit John Rozeboom in Grand Rapids, MI on August 27, 1929. She was the oldest of four children, Luella, Mary Lee, Claryce (deceased) and Jim. She attended Hope College for three years, but met Edwin Mulder, the love of her life, and husband of 66 years,… Continue Reading →

John Staal ’51

John Staal, Class of 1951, passed away on January 29, 2019 in Bradenton FL. John lead Reformed Church parishes in Slayton MN, Otley IA, Eagan MN, Marion NY, Sibley IA, Belmond IA, and Flat Rock MI.  Following that he was the hospital chaplin at Hackley Hospital (now Mercy) in Muskegon MI and managed that department… Continue Reading →

Marcia VanDuzer ’51 Van Skiver

Mrs. Marcia L (Van Duzer) Van Skiver, born on March 4, 1929 in Auburn, New York, to the late Persis (Peacock) and Howard Van Duzer, passed away at age 89 on August 27, 2018 in her home in Broomfield, Colorado. Mrs. Van Skiver graduated from East High School, Auburn, NY. She continued her education at Hope… Continue Reading →

Louise Van Bronkhorst ’52 Bennett

Louise Bennett died peacefully on November 20, 2018 at the age of 89. Louise was born July 25, 1929 in Conrad, Montana where she lived her early childhood until her family moved to Washington State in the early 40’s. She graduated from Nooksack Valley High School in 1947 and then continued her studies at Hope… Continue Reading →

Mary Van Harn ’52

Mary A. Van Harn, age 88, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2018, with her family by her side. COL Van Harn is originally from Zeeland, MI, and went to the U.S. Army School of Physical Therapy at Brooke Army Medical Center, TX. She graduated from Hope College in Michigan and then earned her MS… Continue Reading →

Cornelius Van Heest ’52

On Friday afternoon, November 23, Neil ran straight into the arms of his Lord. Under Hospice care at his Lakeside Vista residence, he was surrounded by the bedside gathering of 20 family members. He ran his race well throughout his 86 years. His high school and Hope College athletic prowess included varsity letters in Cross… Continue Reading →

David Wilson ’52

David P. Wilson, a longtime resident of the area passed away at Sapphire Nursing Facility in Goshen on Thursday October 11, 2018. He was 88. The son of the late Norman Hall Wilson and Emily Palir Wilson, he was born on June 13, 1930 in New York City. Survivors include his wife of 63 years… Continue Reading →

Phyllis Luidens ’53 Reed

Word has been received of the death of Phyllis Luidens ’53 Reed of Montclair, New Jersey on Sunday, July 8, 2018. She was 86. Survivors include her sister, Marilyn Luidens ’57 Timmer. Continue Reading →

Constance VanZylen ’53 Ryskamp Schipper

Constance “Connie” (Van Zylen) Ryskamp-Schipper, age 87, of Holland died Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at The Inn at Freedom Village in Holland and was welcomed by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Connie was born July 9, 1931, in Holland, Michigan to Charles and Emma (Post) Van Zylen. Connie graduated from Holland High School in… Continue Reading →

John Roundhouse ’54

John Roundhouse passed away on February 4th at the age of 88. Born April 12, 1930. Growing up in Kalamazoo, John was educated in the public schools. In his spare time, he earned a little money with a paper route and swam in the nearby lakes; he also enjoyed spending the summers at his grandfather’s… Continue Reading →

Norma Tabb ’55 Hine

NORMA TABB HINE ’55N DIED ON TUESDAY AUGUST 14 2018 IN MYRTLE BEACH SOUTH CAROLINA. .SHE WAS 84 YEARS OLD BEFORE RETIREMENT,SHE WAS THE FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR AT THE SPENCER VANETTEN SCHOOL DISTRICT IN SPENCER NY.SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER HUSBAND GLENN HINE;HER CHILDREN LAURIE (MICHAEL)MEYERS AND JEFFREY (DOLORES)HINE.WITH 2 GRAND CHILDREN AND 4 GREAT GRAND CHILDREN. Continue Reading →