Class Year: 1980

Kathryn Lawrence ’82

Kathryn Lawrence ’82 of San Jose, California, reports enjoying the scenery and weather of Northern California while tackling the challenges of a continuously growing business. Continue Reading →

Karen Heikema ’82 Terpstra

Karen Heikema ’82 Terpstra of El Cajon, California, works for the Public Library Foundation that supports 36 public libraries raising funds for many outstanding programs. This foundation raised funds to build the ninestory Central Library in downtown San Diego, California, as well as 11 new branch libraries since its inception 13 years ago. She reports… Continue Reading →

John Fanthorpe ’83

John Fanthorpe ’83 of Zeeland, Michigan, is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the John Fanthorpe Farm Bureau Insurance Agency located in Hudsonville, Michigan. He also serves as an ambassador for the Hudsonville Area Chamber of Commerce. John recently relocated his personal residence to Zeeland, Michigan, where he is taking on the challenges of his 113-… Continue Reading →

Mike Spitters ’84

Mike Spitters ’84 reports that he is experiencing the joys and challenges of planting a new Disciples of Christ church in the fastest growing city in America, Frisco, Texas. The church is called “Expedition Church,” and embodies a community-centered approach to doing ministry. His article, “Do What You Love to Grow A Church,” was featured… Continue Reading →

Betsy Buurma ’87 Berkey

Betsy Buurma ’87 Berkey of Fenton, Michigan, reports that she is still singing after all these years. She has been directing her church choir for four years. Her highlight last fall was singing with the alumni Hope Chapel Choir in the new music hall. Continue Reading →

Robin Beckett ’87 VanderHart

Robin Beckett ’87 VanderHart of Caledonia, Michigan, received her CMA (certified management accountant) certification in December 2016. She is currently working as director of accounting for Emergency Care Specialists (a medical practice of physicians and physician assistants that staff emergency rooms throughout western and northern Michigan) and Medical Management Specialists (a medical billing company). Continue Reading →

Christopher Habben ’88

Christopher Habben ’88 of Shawnee, Kansas, began a two-year term on Jan. 1, 2017, as president of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. AAMFT is the professional association for the field of marriage and family therapy, and represents the professional interests of more than 50,000 marriage and family therapists throughout the United States,… Continue Reading →

David Kuiper ’88

David Kuiper ’88 of Zeeland, Michigan, who is the vice president with Northpointe Bank, has earned the certified military home specialist designation. Earning this designation indicates a commitment and significant knowledge base that active duty service members and veterans can rely on for prompt and accurate service and advice. Continue Reading →

Jeffrey Krehbiel ’82

Jeffrey Krehbiel ’82 died at home on Thursday, April 27, 2017 with family by his side. A native of Ann Arbor, Michigan, he studied political science at Hope College where he met his wife of 35 years, Cheryl. Together they moved to Chicago where Jeff earned his Master of Divinity from McCormick Seminary in 1986. A… Continue Reading →

Lafon Joy Kortman ’83

Lafon Joy Kortman ’83, 56, of Yale, past away Tuesday, May 23, 2017 while in hospice care. She was born and raised in Holland, Michigan to Harris and Joyce Kortman. She was a longtime resident of Toledo, OH and of Yale, MI. She is survived by two adored children, Joshua J. Rutt and Kathryn J.… Continue Reading →

Dale Beukema ’84

Dale Beukema ’84, 54, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2017 in his home in San Mateo, California while surrounded by family. Dale earned his bachelor’s degree at Hope College. He worked for the State of Michigan as a Disability Examiner for 20 years before moving to California to be with family members. Dale loved… Continue Reading →

Charles Aardema ’80

Charles Aardema ’80 has published his first children’s picture book, called In My World. It is a whimsical, illustrated story that depicts a world in which animals, plants, insects and people behave and look very differently. He notes that a second book is in the works Continue Reading →

Sheryl Busman ’80 Vander Wagen

Sheryl Busman ’80 Vander Wagen was recently elected to serve a second two-year term as secretary of the National Board of the Antiochian Women for the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America, based in Englewood, New Jersey. She will also serve as religious coordinator for the Antiochian Women for the Diocese of Toledo and… Continue Reading →

Steven Visscher ’80

Steven Visscher ’80 of Bronxville, New York, is pictured with the Emmy he won on Sunday, Sept. 17. He was part of the team that won the award for outstanding sound editing for a limited series, movie or special. He was the supervising Foley editor for the “Subtle Beast” episode (July 16, 2016) of The… Continue Reading →

Marty Klein ’81

Marty Klein ’81 is chief financial officer of Athene Holding Ltd., a retirement services company which listed on the NYSE last year. He and his wife, Debbie, reside in Richmond, Virginia, and New York City, New York, and celebrated the marriage of Marty’s daughter in July. His son is a senior at Rutgers University. Continue Reading →

Nancy Kropf ’81

Nancy Kropf ’81 of Winterville, Georgia, has published a book, Evidence based Treatment with Older Adults. The book is written for mental health professionals and students that are working with older adults. She is the dean of the Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions. Continue Reading →

Lori Moore ’81

Lori Moore ’81 had the stars of The Guiding Lighton her show, The Lori Moore Show on WWMT/CW7, including Kim Zimmer ’81. They were promoting their show The Lion in Winter at The Barn Theatre. Continue Reading →

Kim Zimmer ’81

Lori Moore ’81 had the stars of The Guiding Lighton her show, The Lori Moore Show on WWMT/CW7, including Kim Zimmer ’81. They were promoting their show The Lion in Winter at The Barn Theatre. Continue Reading →