Class Year: 1960

Richard “Doug” Dixon ’69

Doug was born in Tulsa, OK, and raised in Falls Church, VA. He attended McLean High School and Hope College in Holland, MI. He lived in Silver Spring, MD for 30 years and the time of his death was a resident of North Beach, MD. Prior to retirement he had a career in computer sales Doug was always helpful to… Continue Reading →

Loren “Jack” Ligtenberg ’69

Jack Ligtenberg passed on to glory on September 27th, 2020. Born on February 17th, 1947 in Holland, Michigan, to the late Fred and Beatrice (Bosscher) Ligtenberg. He graduated from Three Oaks High School in Three Oaks, Michigan. He received a B.A. from Hope College and an M.S from Western Michigan University. Most of his working career was… Continue Reading →

Wesley Granberg-Michaelson ’67

Wesley Granberg-Michaelson ’67 published his 10th book, Without Oars: Casting Off into a Life of Pilgrimage. Drawing from experiences on the Camino de Santiago in Spain; Lourdes, France; Mt. Tabieorar, Nigeria; and elsewhere, he shares how faith is best experienced through embodied practices as a pilgrimage. Stories and resources are shared that encourage anyone’s inward… Continue Reading →

Bob Terwilliger ’68

Bob Terwilliger ’68 recently published a book of lighthearted essays titled Cleverly Yours: Humorous Glimpses of Life as a Christian. The book consists of a selection of Bob’s writings for the church newsletter during his 15 years as pastor of Bethany Reformed Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Each essay looks at an everyday event or circumstance… Continue Reading →

Tim Tam ’69

Tim Tam ’69 and his son, Isaac Tam ’01 were given the Recognition of Community Service Award on Monday, Nov. 30, by the British Columbia Dental Association for their extraordinary efforts to provide emergency dental care during British Columbia’s Stage 1 COVID-19 pandemic response. Continue Reading →

Ardith Brower ’60 DaFoe

Ardith Jeanne DaFoe, aged 82, passed away on December 5, 2020. She was born on November 11, 1938, to Clarence and Ann Brower in Allegan County, Zeeland. Ardith graduated from Holland Christian High School in 1956 and from Hope College in 1960. Her first job was with the Lansing Police Department as a police officer.… Continue Reading →

Jan Leestma ’60

Jan Leestma ’60 of San Rafael, California, died on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. He was 82. Survivors include his wife, Louise Marsilje ’61 Leetsma; and sibling-in-law, Edward (Diana Hellenga ’64) Marsilje ’64. Continue Reading →

Sandra Postema ’60 Sunde

On January 10, 2021, Sande Sunde of Louisville, Colorado went home to heaven at the age of 82Sandra Lee Postema was born on April 25, 1938 in the Dutch community of New Era, Michigan to Mavis and Arnold Postema. She had an older brother, Dennis, and a younger sister, Christine. She spent her early years swimming or ice… Continue Reading →

Susan Walcott ’60

Walcott, Susan Susan L. Walcott, age 82, passed away on December 23, 2020 at Pilgrim Manor. Susan was born on May 13, 1938 in Muskegon, MI to LeRoy(Lee) and Elnora B. Morse. She is survived by her sister, Mary Ann Kline of Portage, MI, her nephews, Mike (Diane) Field of Buffalo, NY, Tim(Kristi) Field of Grand Rapids, her cousins, Jim(Linda) Schwass… Continue Reading →

Janet Koopman ’62 Van Dyke

Janet Elaine Van Dyke, age 80, a resident of Beacon Hill Retirement Community, Grand Rapids passed away at her home December 23, 2020. Janet was born May 2, 1940 in Willow Lake, South Dakota to the Reverend August Koopman and Jeanette Koopman, who both have preceded her in death. After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hope College in 1962, she worked… Continue Reading →

Carol Wagner ’64 Carr

Carol Carr, Age 78, of Lynwood, Illinois, died on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. Visitation and funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 30, 2020 at Hillside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Highland, Indiana. She was a retired teacher from Lake Station Community School. She attended Hammond High and graduated from Hope College. She was preceded in death… Continue Reading →

Hope Beckering ’65 Brandsma

Hope Beckering ’65 Brandsma of Rocklin, California, died on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. She was 77. Survivors include her husband, Richard Brandsma; and brother-in-law, Raymond Beckering ’58. Hope College was notified, by her husband Richard Brandsma, of the death of Hope Brandsma via the Alumni New Information Update form on the website: “Hope passed away on October 19th following a… Continue Reading →

Robert Dahl ’66

Robert Dahl ’66 of Holland, Michigan, died on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. He was 76. Survivors include his wife, Christi Dahl; and children, Matthew (Joelle Rossback ’95) Dahl ’91 and Rachel (Brian Gootee) Dahl ’95. Rev. Robert Dahl, age 76 of Holland, passed away, January 25, 2021. No services or visitations are scheduled. Memorial contributions may be… Continue Reading →

David Noel ’67

David Martin Noel was called to his Lord on Friday, October 23, 2020. He transitioned over while in Blake Hospital, Bradenton, Florida. He was 75 years of age. He was born August 15, 1945 in Coldwater, Michigan to Jesse G. and Marvel D. Noel. A 1963 graduate of Coldwater (Michigan) High School, he subsequently attended Hope College, Holland, Michigan,… Continue Reading →

Theodore Oegema Jr. ’67

On November 2, 2020, Dr. Oegema, age 75, passed away and went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Ted is the proud and loving father of two children: Dr. Karen Oegema (Dr. Arshad Desai) and Jeffrey Oegema (Dr. Christina Eugster). He has three wonderful grandchildren, Khalil and Ayla Desai and Franka Oegema. He will be dearly missed by… Continue Reading →

Delwyn Sneller ’67

Delwyn “Del” Lee Sneller, 75, of Lake Ann, Michigan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at his home. Del was born on March 21, 1945 in Holland, Michigan to the late Bernard and Charlotte (Vander Schaaf) Sneller. He graduated from Hope College and Michigan State University with a Ph.D. in American Literature. He was a professor,… Continue Reading →

Mark Menning ’68

Mark Menning ’68 died peacefully on November 10, 2020 at the University of Michigan hospital. He was 73. Mark was born in California on November 11, 1946 to his late parents Ralph and Irene Menning, who preceded him in death.  Along with his brothers the late Charles ’64, Bruce ’66 (Vicky Fris ’68) and Roger (Elizabeth), he lived the… Continue Reading →

Ruth Welscott ’69

Ruth Ann Welscott passed away on Friday, Jan 22, 2021, at Banner Boswell Medical Center in Sun City, AZ, the result of Covid-19. She was born May 24, 1947, to Harold and Pearl (Hesse) Welscott in Grand Haven, MI. She graduated from Spring Lake High School in 1965, and from Hope College in 1969 with a Secondary Education Degree. She… Continue Reading →

George Boerigter ’61

George Boerigter ’61, founder of SoundOffSignal, participated in the groundbreaking of a new 100,000 square foot office and factory. This facility will enable the company to keep up with its historic growth pattern of doubling every five years. The new facility will ultimately house approximately 250 new employees. The company currently has about 175,000 sq.… Continue Reading →