Class Year: 1960

Katherine Reynolds ’61

Katherine Reynolds ’61 was on a tour bus on the way to the Blue Lagoon in Iceland in April, when she started a conversation with another woman. They soon discovered that they are both Hope graduates. Pam Palmer ’91 is teaching in Loudoun County, Virginia, and Katherine is living in Durango, Colorado, where she a… Continue Reading →

Norman Kansfield ’62

Norman Kansfield ’62 was recently honored by Union Theological Seminary in New York City, the theological institution from which he received an STM degree in 1967. In October 2018, Union named him one of four distinguished alumni and presented him with the 2018 Unitas Award “for his steadfast and heroic activism on behalf of LGBTQ… Continue Reading →

Darrel Staat ’64

Darrel Staat ’64 is the coordinator of the Higher Education Executive Leadership (Ed.D.) program at Wingate University and had a second book published by Rowman and Littlefield in February 2019 titled Exponential Technologies: Higher Education in an Era of Serial Disruptions. During the 2018-19 academic year, he made seven presentations to educational and leadership audiences in… Continue Reading →

Carina Erikson ’65 and Sue Rose ’66 Naumann

Carina Erikson ’65 and Sue Rose ’66 Naumann, who’d roomed together as students, reconnected for the first time in 54 years courtesy of a Hope regional event held in May at Wyckoff Reformed Church in New Jersey to introduce new president Matthew A. Scogin ’02. Sue volunteered to call alumni for the reception, and it… Continue Reading →

Timothy Tam ’69

Timothy Tam ’69 received the highest award for service from The Christian Medical Dental Society of Canada during the group’s 50th conference, held in Vancouver in British Columbia. He is now practicing with his son, Isaac Tam ’01. He is practicing orthodontics and pediatric dentistry in Vancouver. Continue Reading →

Terry VandeWater ’60

Terry VandeWater, age 82, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2019, at Appledorn Living Center. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Nancy; children Tom VandeWater (Wendy), Douglas Kuyers (Ayde) and Patti Bing (Ken); seven grandchildren; Todd Bing (Jen), Tyler Bing (Becky), Angela Rastetter (Jeremy), Emily Kuyers (Chris Prevette), Ben VandeWater (Natalie), Sam… Continue Reading →

Darryl Wiersma ’60

Darryl Jay (Doc) Wiersma was born into this world on February 14, 1938 and was born into eternal life on February 3, 2019 at the age of 80 He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Sandra Brown Wiersma; his children,Linda (Wiersma) Brown, Lisa Anne Wiersma and Michael (Abbi) Wiersma. His grandchildren; Michelle… Continue Reading →

Stuart Wilson ’60

Stuart Melvin Wilson of East Lansing, Michigan, passed away on April 10, 2019. He was born on March 1, 1938, to the late Melvin and Luella Wilson in Detroit, Michigan. Stuart graduated from Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte, MI. He received his B.A. from Hope College, where he later worked as an English instructor after completing… Continue Reading →

Gordon MacKay ’61

Gordon MacKay, Hope College class of 1961 passed away on May 1, 2019, in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Gordon was born on July 8, 1938 in Elmhurst, New York to Malcolm and Margaret MacKay. Following graduation from Andrew Jackson High School in Queens, New York, he enrolled in Hope College graduating with a degree in Education. He… Continue Reading →

Carl Tidd ’62

Carl M. Tidd age 80, of Hamilton, went to be with His Lord on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Carl was born on October 15, 1938, to Carl and Marietta (Rigterink) Tidd in Holland, MI. He graduated from Holland High School, attended Michigan State University, graduated from Hope College, and received… Continue Reading →

Ronald Hartgerink ’64

RONALD HARTGERINK, 77, March 21, 1942-June 12, 2019 His tireless life’s mission to help solve wide ranging issues of business, science, and community concluded, Ronald LeeHartgerink passed away peacefully at home in South Haven, MI, on June 12, 2019, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born March 21, 1942, to Margaret and Elmer Hartgerink in Zeeland, MI. His family ancestry… Continue Reading →

David Stryker ’65

David P. Stryker 76, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019, after a long bout with cancer. He is survived by his brother John Stryker (Mary) of Hershey PA, sister-in-law, Ellie Stryker of Romeo, MI, and Mei Moore, longtime companion from Sierra Vista, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol; his brother Bill, and his… Continue Reading →

Gloria Mooi ’66 Richter

Gloria Lee Richter passed away on May 16, 2019 in Spokane, WA at the age of 75 after a long battle with lung cancer. Gloria was born in Battle Creek Michigan to Dr. Henry Roy Mooi and Marriette (Coffman) Mooi on January 7, 1944. She attended Wayland Academy in Wisconsin graduating high school in 1962.… Continue Reading →

Carol Roden ’68 Van’t Hof

Carole Sue Van’t Hof (Roden), age 72, of Grand Rapids passed away peacefully surrounded by family the evening of April 24, 2019. Born in Chicago, Illinois on November 27, 1946, Carole is the daughter of Edward Thomas Roden and Grace Hoekstra Roden Voit. She attended Thornridge High School, class of 1964, where she excelled as… Continue Reading →

Karon Armstrong ’69

The dearly beloved wife of Martin and a much loved mum of Holly and Alex. Loving daughter of Jim and Yvonne, dear sister to Kirk. A loved daughter-in-law of Susan, sister-in-law of Margaret and will be a sadly missed auntie, niece, cousin and friend. Continue Reading →

Landis Zylman ’61

As surprise presents go, a college degree has to rank near the top. Although he attended Hope for three years as a member of the Class of ’61, Landis Zylman of Holland, Michigan, missed becoming a graduate because, as a pre-dentistry student, he was invited by the University of Michigan to enroll directly into dental… Continue Reading →

Paul Hesselink ’62

Paul Hesselink ’62 has concluded 14 years as chair and manager of the organ recital series for the Southern Nevada Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. At the final program of the season, the board of the organization surprised him with a special tribute for his service. During his tenure, he organized and produced… Continue Reading →

Charles Postma ’67

Charles Postma ’67 and his wife, Patsy, have retired to Holland, Michigan. Pat sold her real estate business and they have settled into their new home at Macatawa Legends Golf Club. Continue Reading →

William Byrne ’63

William “Bill” Easton Byrne, age 78, of Hastings, went to be with the Lord on September 18, 2019 after a lengthy battle with heart disease. Bill was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 28, 1941. He was a 1959 graduate of Holland High School and attended Hope College, graduating in 1963, where he played football… Continue Reading →