Class Year: 1980

Donald “Clark” Kuipers ’80

Donald Clark Kuipers was born June 25, 1955 to Judith Rae Kuipers and Donald Ernest Kuipers. He courageously fought against his ALS diagnosis for the past 3 years and passed away at home on October 9, 2020 surrounded by his family. He married his true love Barbara Ingham on June 13, 1981 in Holland, Michigan… Continue Reading →

Jordon Loch ’80

Obituary for Jordon James Loch Jordon James Loch, a resident of Highland, MI, died on December 31, 2020. He was 63 years old. Jordon was an Kitchen Designer for Home Depot and always had a home improvement project going. He loved playing basketball with all of his friends and Gus Macker tournaments were definitely a… Continue Reading →

Susan Markusse ’81 Peterson

Sue Peterson, 61, was reunited with her soulmate, Rob, on Monday, December 14, 2020, at her home in Weslaco, surrounded by family. On September 2, 1959, Sue was born to David Markusse and Dorothy Hiscock Markusse in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Sue married Rob Peterson in 1982, and they relocated to Weslaco, where they raised their two… Continue Reading →

Brian Baker ’84

Brian “BB” Baker, 58, of Wyckoff, went to eternal rest on Saturday, October 10, 2020. He was a devoted loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and loyal friend. Brian is survived by his wife Patricia, his children, Kimberley Grace and Zachary Gibson, and his sister, Nancy, and her husband, Robert Milnamow, and his nieces and nephews,… Continue Reading →

Daniel Fead ’86

Daniel Bingham Fead passed away on September 11th due to complications from a heart attack. A Colorado native, Dan was loved by many in the community. An accomplished real estate broker, avid car collector, entertainer, and animal lover, Dan will be remembered as kind, generous, fun-loving and impeccably stylish. He is survived by his mother… Continue Reading →

Mark Van Dahm ’86

Mark Van Dahm, age 56, passed suddenly. Beloved husband of Laurie, nee Garelli; loving father of Jodi, Kelli, Jacki; Dear son of the late Fred (the late Lena) Van Dahm; Fond brother of Cindy (Herman) VanderNaald, Lori (Gerrit) Wieringa, the late Fred (Kim) Van Dahm, and the late Dale (Paula) Van Dahm; uncle to many… Continue Reading →

Robin Bost ’80 Sharp

Robin Bost ’80 Sharp was ordained as a minister of the Presbyterian Church in March 2021. She was called to serve as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Waterford, Pennsylvania. Continue Reading →

Cheryl Schemper ’82 Ramey

Cheryl Schemper ’82 Ramey retired after 39 years as a resource specialist with Ripon Unified School District. She reports that she is looking forward to traveling, camping, and spending time with her husband, Mike. Continue Reading →

Greg VerBeek ’83

Greg VerBeek ’83 moved from Chicago, Illinois, to Austin, Texas, to head up the global contracts and strategic pricing operations for National Instruments. Continue Reading →

Dan Boerigter ’88

Dan Boerigter ’88 is the executive chairman of the family company, SoundOffSignal, and led the groundbreaking for a major addition to the company. The new 100,000 square foot office and factory will enable the company to keep up with its historic growth pattern of doubling every five years. The new facility will ultimately house approximately… Continue Reading →

Michael Magan ’88

The Hope College Alumni Association Board of Directors appointed four new members and elected three new officers during its April meeting. The board’s new members are: Naod Estifanos, a junior from Silver Spring, Maryland; Tracey Forbes ’03 Hoesch of Ann Arbor, Michigan; Michael Magan ’88 of London, England; and Jacob Sitati ’01 of Vernon Hills,… Continue Reading →

Tracy Boockmeier ’89 Brower

Tracy Boockmeier ’89 Brower has published a second book, The Secrets to Happiness at Work, which is about empowering people to create and choose the conditions for happiness, wellbeing, fulfillment and success. She is a PhD sociologist studying work-life fulfillment and happiness. Her previous book is Bring Work to Life by Bringing Life to Work.… Continue Reading →

Michael Geib ’83

Michael L. Geib, age 59, of Holland died Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Resthaven Care Center. Michael was a former member of Beechwood Church and Community Church of Douglas. He was employed at Haworth and Industrial Wood working. Michael loved to golf and enjoyed reading. He is survived by his parents Jim and Dorri Geib;… Continue Reading →

Scott Baar ’84

Our hearts are heavy having said goodbye to an incredible man on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Scott Randall Baar, steadfast in his love for his family and friends, led a quiet life grounded in honesty and integrity. His passion for sailing, creating a successful business partnership with Ron, always putting others first, and stepping back… Continue Reading →

Brent Deters ’86

Brent J. Deters, age 57, of Zeeland, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital. Brent was a 1986 Hope College graduate and a 34 year employee of Applied Industrial Technologies. He was also a ZHSMB volunteer and supporter, and a CMU dad. In addition to being a “Joyful Dancer,” Brent was… Continue Reading →

Bret Sunnerville ’89

Bret passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born June 1, 1964 in Plainwell, the son of Ernest and Jerrilyn (Pell) Sunnerville. Bret was raised on the family dairy farm where he loved to ride horses and had a special bond with every dog he ever owned. He… Continue Reading →

Greg Shand ’80

Greg Shand ’80 reports that it’s been three years since he and his wife, Kim, retired from their company, Vega Consulting Solutions Inc., following their sale of Vega to the employees. They now reside in Naples, Florida. Greg spends some of his spare time traveling to racetracks across the country, teaching high performance driving, as… Continue Reading →