News from Hope College is published during April, August and December for alumni, friends and parents of Hope College by the Division of Public Affairs and Marketing.
John De Vries ’41 and his wife, Ruth, of Palo Alto, California, affected the world in retirement. After John retired from the research faculty at Cal State Hayward in 1987, they heard a missionary speak at their church, Menlo Park Presbyterian. The obstacle facing missionaries was their need for batteries to power their radios and … Continue reading "John De Vries ’41"
Soon, students from around the world will be traveling to Hope, some from blocks away and some from the opposite side of the globe. In the summer of 1927, William A. Heydorn ’28 and Howard R. Sluyter ’28 made an “epochal tour” from Holland to Long Island (and back) in a $10 Model T assembled … Continue reading "William H. Heydorn ’55"
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 "Katherine Reynolds ’61"
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 "Norman Kansfield ’62"
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 "Darrel Staat ’64"
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 "Carina Erikson ’65 and Sue Rose ’66 Naumann"
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.
Jon Constant ’72 published a second edition of his 2018 book, Leelanau by Kayak. It includes new material and over 20 new photos from kayaking Leelanau’s 100-mile Great Lake shoreline, as well as 23 of its beautiful inland lakes and three of its rivers.
James De Boer ’72 retired after decades of practicing family medicine in Danville, Illinois, and moved with Joyce, his wife of 41 years, to Washougal, Washington, to be nearer to their children. He is also an artist/printmaker and is active in the Portland, Oregon, arts scene.
Michael Ebbers ’73 and Kathy Ebbers are piloting their 33-foot cruiser boat on a 6,000-mile journey known as the Great Loop. This route circumnavigates the eastern third of the United States. They began in Norfolk, Virginia, went north through New York, west through Canada, then south past Chicago, Illinois, down inland rivers to Mobile, Alabama. … Continue reading "Michael Ebbers ’73"
Mark Brown ’77 has been inducted into the Bakken Society of Medtronic, Inc., in recognition of his multiple technical contributions to the company and to the biomedical-device industry. Since the Bekken Society was established in 1979, only 147 have been inducted. He has been with Medtronic since 1994. He’s now leading Medtronic efforts to collect data and … Continue reading "Mark Brown ’77"
Jill Nihart ’79 Van Zyl was inducted into the Lakewood Hall of Fame for 2019. This award recognizes former students and staff members who have made an exceptional contribution to society, achieved exceptional success, brought honor and prestige to Lakewood Public Schools, and have exhibited such qualities of character and action as to be outstanding role … Continue reading "Jill Nihart ’79 Van Zyl"
Lois Lema ’80 and her basset hound “Dexter” have continued to do much therapy-dog work in New Hampshire. Dexter is with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs and has been since 2017. He’ll be four in September. She reports that Dexter is loved at the nursing homes they visit. One home paints his nails a lovely … Continue reading "Lois Lema ’80"
Avid runner Kevin Kraay ’81, long-time business manager at Hope, hit the road with added purpose on Saturday, May 4, during the Nana’s Run 5K held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on behalf of ALS patients and research. “It was especially memorable as I could honor my mom who passed away 15 years ago from ALS,” … Continue reading "Kevin Kraay ’81"
Thomas Picard ’81 of Richland, Michigan, is a psychiatrist who has left clinical practice for now as he pursues other interests. His book Star Trek: A Psychoanalysis, published in 2018, takes an in-depth look at the original 1960s Star Trek television series, and is intended to provide insights in an engaging and fun way for any … Continue reading "Thomas Picard ’81"
Thomas Kessel ’83 has joined Integrated Fiduciary Advisory Services as managing director. Integrated is a boutique wealth-management firm based in Birmingham Michigan, supporting the creation and preservation of the wealth of owners of privately-held business and family offices, and as well as trustees of foundations, endowments and retirement plans.
Johnny Marmelstein ’85 led the girls’ varsity soccer team at St. Margaret’s Episcopal School in San Juan Capistrano, California, to the CIF State Regional Championship, the first in school history. He was also named CIF-Southern Section Division four Coach of the Year, and, earlier in the season, he earned his 500th career win. His overall career … Continue reading "Johnny Marmelstein ’85"
Greg Reid ’86 received a law degree last year from Loyola University’s Beazley Institute for Health Law and Policy in Chicago, Illinois, with a focus on international data-privacy regulations and FDA regulatory law. He currently leads a large group of professionals as managing director of BDO LLP’s data privacy group that supports global clients’ data-privacy … Continue reading "Greg Reid ’86"
Lisa Jurries ’86 Waldorf was named Teacher of the Year at Hopewell Middle School in Milton, Georgia. She teaches students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities.
Scott Buhrmaster ’88 has accepted a position as chief executive officer at Calibre Press, Inc., a market-leading law enforcement training organization that trains officers of all ranks from a wide range of federal, state and local agencies nationwide. Scott first worked with Calibre in 1989 shortly after graduating from Hope. The ceo position follows an … Continue reading "Scott Buhrmaster ’88"
Julie Maire ’88 Turner is a professor and department chair of nonprofit administration at Lindenwood University in the St. Louis, Missouri, region. She was selected to enter academic research and provide training in the use of experiential learning in nonprofit management at the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council international conference in July at the Cass School … Continue reading "Julie Maire ’88 Turner"
Chris Carpenter ’90 in January became the fourth professor of emergency medicine in the history of Washington University in St. Louis. He was elected to the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine Board of Directors in March, and since November 2017 has chaired the Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Medicine Institute International Advisory Board. He was appointed to the … Continue reading "Chris Carpenter ’90"
Christopher Barrett ’91 received a Master of Science degree, in control of infectious diseases, in tropical medicine from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in 2001 and is finishing his Doctor of Public Health degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago, School of Public Health.
Daniel Osterbaan ’91 has returned to the Hope College campus as the director of development for parent giving. He was with Marsh USA Inc. for 21 years.
There’s no way to know how, where or when life journeys will intersect. In 1992, Shonn Colbrunn ’94 and Gavin Loo ’93 posed for a photograph during a weekend trip to Budapest while attending the college’s Vienna Summer School. This past May, they reconnected in Hong Kong and recreated the moment. Shonn, who directs Hope’s … Continue reading "Gavin Loo ’93"
There’s no way to know how, where or when life journeys will intersect. In 1992, Shonn Colbrunn ’94 and Gavin Loo ’93 posed for a photograph during a weekend trip to Budapest while attending the college’s Vienna Summer School. This past May, they reconnected in Hong Kong and recreated the moment. Shonn, who directs Hope’s … Continue reading "Shonn Colburnn ’94"
Kristin Underhill ’95 participated in the Spring Gallery Show at Purdue Polytechnic Institute with an immersive sound and visual art experience titled “Wishes to the Wind.”
Sara Hewitt ’97 has resigned from her position at a non-profit behavioral health agency after 19 years and is working to find her next passion while continuing to build on the one she has for mental health and substance abuse. She is moving to Cocoa Beach, Florida, and will provide therapy with seniors as she … Continue reading "Sara Hewitt ’97"
Greg Vlietstra ’97 is the campaign treasurer for State Representative Brandt Iden, State Representative Pauline Wendzel and State Representative candidate Bronwyn Haltom.
Rebecca Hollenbeck ’98 Dykhuis is the librarian at West Elementary in the Grandville Public School District. This past year she has enjoyed helping kids discover great books and cultivate a love of reading.
David Theune ’99 and Nikki Rodgers ’99 Theune lived in Utrecht, Netherlands, from January through July. David received a Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching and ran his passion project, The Share Chair Podcast, from the Netherlands, as he wants to elevate empathy among teens by allowing them to share their stories on the podcast.
Paul VanderLaan ’00 is an associate professor of pathology at Harvard Medical School and is the medical director of cytopathology and thoracic pathology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
John Williams ’00 is the associate director of Dartmouth for Life in the alumni relations department at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. He is developing programming to engage and help the alumni community thrive in their careers, family life and wellness.
Alexander Awuviri ’01 completed a Master of Science degree in electrical and computer engineering at Marquette University in August 2002 and completed a Master of Business Administration degree in finance at the University of Ghana Business School in June 2015. He was elevated to senior member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers in February 2012 … Continue reading "Alexander Awuviri ’01"
Erin Hughes ’02 Cobb and Jeff Cobb announce the birth of Finley Meredith on Dec. 30, 2018. She was welcomed by her two big brothers, Kaelan and Brennan.
Raj Malviya ’02 is a partner in the private-client practice group of Miller Johnson and a Fellow in the America College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). He was on a committee with eight other national trust and estate experts that drafted and filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court on a trust … Continue reading "Raj Malviya ’02"
Alison Molter ’02 and Kevin Norton were married on June 24, 2016, and announce the birth of Alexis Roselle on Oct. 18, 2019. She joins big sister Hailey Marie.
Shea Tuttle ’06 co-edited Can I Get a Witness? Thirteen Peacemakers, Community Builders and Agitators for Faith and Justice, which was published in February. In October, her first authored book, Exactly as You Are: the Life and Faith of Mister Rogers will be published.
Megan Purtee ’07 Langille and Scott Langille ’07 announce the birth of Tyler Edward on Aug. 15, 2018. He joins big brother Evan. They reside in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Sara Baffoe ’08 was chosen as the employee of the month for January from the Telluride Education Association. She is a sixth- and eighth-grade counselor.
Justin Barry ’08 is an associate with Cantor Colburn, one of the largest intellectual- property law firms in the country. He works in the firm’s Detroit office in Troy, Michigan.
Heidi Weir ’08 Franklin and Darrin Franklin announce the birth of Blaney on March 28, 2019. Heidi is the ATEQ’s North American marketing manager for industrial and aviation test equipment.
Angela Stoyanovitch ’08 reports that she is going entrepreneurial with her new business, Legal Drugs Agency LLC. After a dozen years of working in the drug development or biomedical research industry helping to create new pharmaceutical drugs, she is ready to help educate the public on this complex and complicated journey. You can listen in … Continue reading "Angela Stoyanovitch ’08"
Jessica Ruggio ’09 Anderson received a Juris Doctor degree on May 5, 2019, from Florida State University College of Law. She graduated magna cum laude and completed the business law certificate program. She will be serving as a federal judicial clerk for two years.
Hope College and the Alumni Board of Directors is proud to announce the recipients of the second annual 10 Under 10 Awards. The awards are designed to honor alumni within 10 years of graduation making significant contributions in the local and global community by living out their calling. All are welcome to join the recipients … Continue reading "Hillary Delhagen ’09"
Hope College and the Alumni Board of Directors is proud to announce the recipients of the second annual 10 Under 10 Awards. The awards are designed to honor alumni within 10 years of graduation making significant contributions in the local and global community by living out their calling. All are welcome to join the recipients … Continue reading "Kristin Dittenhafer-Reed ’09"
Lindsey Ferguson ’09 was a featured principal dancer in the fourth episode of the first season of Amazon’s award-winning show The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. The series has won three Golden Globe Awards and five Emmy Awards. She made her debut in May as The White Queen in the award-winning immersive dance theatre show Then She … Continue reading "Lindsey Ferguson ’09"
Nathan Johnson ’09 received a Ph.D. in biblical studies from Princeton Theological Seminary in May 2019. He and Caitlin Schrock ’09 Johnson moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, where Nathan is an assistant professor of New Testament in the department of philosophy and religion at the University of Indianapolis.
Hope College and the Alumni Board of Directors is proud to announce the recipients of the second annual 10 Under 10 Awards. The awards are designed to honor alumni within 10 years of graduation making significant contributions in the local and global community by living out their calling. All are welcome to join the recipients … Continue reading "Christine Washington ’09 Michel"
Samuel Ogles ’09 is the director of marketing and communications for the Transforming Center, an ecumenical nonprofit in Wheaton, Illinois. Founded and led by Ruth Haley Barton, the Transforming Center creates space for the transformation of Christian leaders and communities.
Hope College and the Alumni Board of Directors is proud to announce the recipients of the second annual 10 Under 10 Awards. The awards are designed to honor alumni within 10 years of graduation making significant contributions in the local and global community by living out their calling. All are welcome to join the recipients … Continue reading "Rachel Bakken ’09 Romero"
Hope College and the Alumni Board of Directors is proud to announce the recipients of the second annual 10 Under 10 Awards. The awards are designed to honor alumni within 10 years of graduation making significant contributions in the local and global community by living out their calling. All are welcome to join the recipients … Continue reading "Diego Romero ’09"
Brandon Smith ’09 and Stephanie Smith announce the birth of Bella Joy on April 2, 2019. They live in Lafayette, Indiana, where Brandon and Stephanie serve as the co-pastors of Heartland Community Church.
Gabriel Courey ’10 spoke at Hope on Monday, March 4, on “Gender & Racial Wage Differentials in Nonprofit Hospitals” through the Department of Economics and Business.
Hope College and the Alumni Board of Directors is proud to announce the recipients of the second annual 10 Under 10 Awards. The awards are designed to honor alumni within 10 years of graduation making significant contributions in the local and global community by living out their calling. All are welcome to join the recipients … Continue reading "Alison Garza ’10 Wicker"
Kimberly Slotman ’11 Lee and Matthew Lee ’11 announce the birth of Oliver Philip on March 19, 2019. Matthew received a Master of Divinity degree from Western Theological Seminary.
Anna Leach ’12 and Paul Hartge were married on Feb. 9, 2019. Paul is a graduate of Calvin College (now University), and they met through the Hope-Calvin Rivalry games. They live in Washington, D.C.
Hope College and the Alumni Board of Directors is proud to announce the recipients of the second annual 10 Under 10 Awards. The awards are designed to honor alumni within 10 years of graduation making significant contributions in the local and global community by living out their calling. All are welcome to join the recipients … Continue reading "Matt Rutter ’12"
Philip Zuska ’12 graduated from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. His residency is in family medicine at Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Michelle VandenBerg ’13 Koster received a Doctorate of Psychology degree from Wheaton College in May. She has accepted a commission with the United States Navy as a psychologist and began her tour of duty in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Hope College and the Alumni Board of Directors is proud to announce the recipients of the second annual 10 Under 10 Awards. The awards are designed to honor alumni within 10 years of graduation making significant contributions in the local and global community by living out their calling. All are welcome to join the recipients … Continue reading "Adam Maley ’13"
Multiple recent graduates — a total of 15 from 2015 through 2019 — have received recognition through either the Fulbright U.S. Student Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State or the Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation. Fulbright: English teaching assistantships for 2019-20: Allyson Hoffman ’15, to Norway
Mariza Mandujano-Ortiz ’15 is pursing a master’s degree in theology at the University of Notre Dame through the Echo Graduate Service Program, a formation program designed to integrate work, study and a life of faith to serve the church.
Isabel Morris ’15 spoke at Hope on Friday, April 5, on “Beyond Feature Detection: Nondestructive Material Characterization Using Ground Penetrating Radar and Attribute Analysis” for the Department of Engineering’s weekly seminar.
Steve Stinson ’15 spoke at Hope on Friday, March 1, during an engineering seminar on “Making Food: Fast-Paced Collaborative Engineering.” He is a mechanical engineer in Burns and McDonnell’s foods and manufacturing group.
Multiple recent graduates — a total of 15 from 2015 through 2019 — have received recognition through either the Fulbright U.S. Student Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State or the Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation. National Science Foundation Honorable mention was awarded to Meghanne Tighe ’15, who is pursuing … Continue reading "Meghanne Tighe ’15"
Gavin Donley ’16 spoke at Hope on Friday, March 29, during an engineering seminar on “The Yielding Transition in Soft Materials.” He is a Ph.D. candidate in the department of chemical and biomolecular engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.
Jeff Holmes ’16 spoke at Hope on Friday, Feb. 15, during an engineering seminar on “The Role of Controls Engineering in Industrial Automation.” He is a control engineer at Apex Controls in Hudsonville, Michigan.
Stephen Wittenbach ’16 is an account manager at Competitive Edge and will serve the target market expansion by developing new business in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and surrounding areas.
David Heinze ’17 has been appointed associate director of music and church administration at Grace Episcopal Church in Providence, Rhode Island, beginning in July 2019. He will work closely with the rector and director of music in furthering the church’s mission to the city through music and liturgy presented at regular services. He will also work … Continue reading "David Heinze ’17"
Multiple recent graduates — a total of 15 from 2015 through 2019 — have received recognition through either the Fulbright U.S. Student Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State or the Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation. National Science Foundation Sarah Petersen ’17, who is pursuing gr aduate study in the … Continue reading "Sarah Petersen ’17"
Multiple recent graduates — a total of 15 from 2015 through 2019 — have received recognition through either the Fulbright U.S. Student Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State or the Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation. Fulbright: Named an alternate was Taylor Bailey ’18, for a teaching assistantship to Thailand.
Multiple recent graduates — a total of 15 from 2015 through 2019 — have received recognition through either the Fulbright U.S. Student Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State or the Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation. National Science Foundation Fellowships were awarded to Garrett Fogo ’18, who is in the … Continue reading "Garrett Fogo ’18"
Multiple recent graduates — a total of 15 from 2015 through 2019 — have received recognition through either the Fulbright U.S. Student Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State or the Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation. National Science Foundation Philip Versluis ’18, who is pursuing graduate study in the life … Continue reading "Philip Versluis ’18"
Prescott Binder ’19 and Monika DeWitt were married on July 13, 2019 in Dimnent Memorial Chapel. Prescott is an EMT in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and is taking a gap year to apply for medical school. Monika will be a middle school English language arts teacher this fall at West Ottawa Public Schools.
Abigail Bowman ’19 is pursuing a Master of Social Work degree with an emphasis on children, youth and families at Indiana University – Purdue University of Indiana.
Isabel Bustamante ’19 will be moving to Madrid, Spain, for nine months as a language and culture assistant at a secondary school in the neighborhood of Cercedilla starting in October.
Multiple recent graduates — a total of 15 from 2015 through 2019 — have received recognition through either the Fulbright U.S. Student Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State or the Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation. Fulbright: Recognized as semifinalists for English teaching assistantships were Daiga Cers ’19, for Senegal
Multiple recent graduates — a total of 15 from 2015 through 2019 — have received recognition through either the Fulbright U.S. Student Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State or the Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation. National Science Foundation Brendon Derstine ’19, who will pursue a doctorate in organic chemistry … Continue reading "Brandon Derstine ’19"
Multiple recent graduates — a total of 15 from 2015 through 2019 — have received recognition through either the Fulbright U.S. Student Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State or the Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation. Fulbright: English teaching assistantships for 2019-20: Brianna Dotson ’19, to the Czech Republic
Anna Gibbs ’19 will pursue a Master of Science degree in international human resource management at the University of Edinburgh Business School in Scotland.
Multiple recent graduates — a total of 15 from 2015 through 2019 — have received recognition through either the Fulbright U.S. Student Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State or the Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation. National Science Foundation Jason Gombas ’19, who will pursue a doctorate in nuclear physics … Continue reading "Jason Gombas ’19"
Multiple recent graduates — a total of 15 from 2015 through 2019 — have received recognition through either the Fulbright U.S. Student Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State or the Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation. National Science Foundation Max Huffman ’19, who will pursue a doctorate in geology in … Continue reading "Max Huffman ’19"
Addison Huss ’19 is a foster care case manager at Wellspring Lutheran Services and will pursue a master’s in school counseling at Western Michigan University.
Multiple recent graduates — a total of 15 from 2015 through 2019 — have received recognition through either the Fulbright U.S. Student Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State or the Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation. National Science Foundation Rebecca Johnson ’19, who will pursue a doctorate in pharmaceutical sciences … Continue reading "Rebecca Johnson ’19"
Sarah Kalthoff ’19 and Garrett Sims ’17 were married on July 5, 2019 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. They will be moving to Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Lindsay Kooy ’19 is in Colorado Springs, Colorado, through The Fellows Initiative, which is a nation-wide network of fellowship programs run by churches. The one-year program includes a local paid internship, seminary courses, professional and leadership development, community service and ministry with the host church.
Nicholas Lepore ’19 is a ELDP engineer at Development program and in a three-year rotation including program management, manufacturing engineering and test engineering.
Dane Linsky ’19 will be a graduate assistant at Miami University in Ohio this fall and will be teaching while taking classes and pursuing a Master of Science degree in applied mathematics.
Allison LoPrete ’19 and Daniel Pelyhes ’19 were married on June 29, 2019, and moved to Burlington, North Carolina. She is a multifaith coordinator at the Truitt Center for Elon University, leading undergraduate students in interfaith work and cooperation in their community and on their campus.
Gretta Nyboer ’19 followed in all five of her siblings’ footsteps when she crossed the Hope Commencement stage on May 5. As the youngest of six, she completed a journey through the college that began in August 2000 for the children of Cyndy Hartman ’74 Nyboer and Andrew “Dutch” Nyboer ’74. Pictured from left to … Continue reading "Gretta Nyboer ’19"
Multiple recent graduates — a total of 15 from 2015 through 2019 — have received recognition through either the Fulbright U.S. Student Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State or the Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation. Fulbright: English teaching assistantships for 2019-20: Sara Plohetski ’19, to Spain (the Canary Islands)
Miles Pruitt ’19 is attending an American Economics Association program at Michigan State University and will take the GRE in the fall to transition into graduate school.
Multiple recent graduates — a total of 15 from 2015 through 2019 — have received recognition through either the Fulbright U.S. Student Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State or the Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation. Fulbright: Recognized as semifinalists for English teaching assistantships were Shanley Smith ’19, for Greece
Samantha VanHoven ’19 is pursing a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree at Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.
Greller, John, 10/28/1945 – 2/19/2019, Newberg, OR. John Henry Greller, our beloved “Bear”, left his home in Newberg, Oregon, which he had affectionately named, “The Last Resort”, and received his eternal heavenly body on February 19, 2019. John was born to Nelson and Helene Greller on October 28, 1945, in Washington, D.C. where he lived … Continue reading "John Greller"
Rev. Joyce A. Hanlon, age 81, of Jenison, went to be with her Lord on Friday, April 26, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents Everett and Marion Norman. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 58 years, Charles B. Hanlon; children Charles C. (Renee) Hanlon, and Janelle Washburne; grandchildren Maxwell … Continue reading "Joyce Hanlon"
On May 15, Dave Vincent, loving husband of Mary Vincent and devoted father of Adam (Kate) Vincent, Danielle (Jeff Ingold) Vincent, passed on at the age of 75. Dave was born in Trout Lake, Michigan, on March 18, 1944. As an early teen, he moved to the Holland area where he attended West Ottawa High … Continue reading "Dave Vincent"
Clarence J. Handlogten of McKinney, Texas passed away on June 28, 2019 at the age of 89, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 3, 1930 to Benjamin and Wava Handlogten in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Clarence graduated from Godwin High School, then continued his education and received his B.S. from Detroit College … Continue reading "Clarence J. Handlogten"
