Janet M. Vander Veen

On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, Janet M. Vander Veen (84) of Holland, walked into the loving arms of her savior, Jesus Christ. Janet was born on June 27, 1939, in Comstock, MI, to parents Rev. Peter and Ella Spoelstra and grew up as a preacher's daughter traveling from Michigan to Sumas, WA to Churchill, MT. After graduating high school in 1957, she went to Pine Rest nursing school prior to meeting the love of her life, Gus, in Delavan, WI after her retired father preached as a visiting pastor at the church Gus attended. They were married on June 27, 1964. Some of the best years of her life were when she and Gus were living in married housing at Ferris State College where Gus earned his engineering degree. Janet also loved planning family get-togethers, camping with her grandchildren, and playing games with friends and family. Dearly loved by her husband, children, and grandchildren, Janet will be deeply missed. She was dedicated to her family, a wonderful homemaker, and a Nana that found great joy in her grandchildren. She was a long-time member of Noordeloos Christian Reformed Church. Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Ella Spoelstra; brother, Arthur Spoelstra; sisters, Evelyn Izenbaard, twin sister Joyce Spoelstra; and son-in-law, Brad Batjes. Janet is survived by her: Husband of nearly 60 years, Gus Vander Veen Children Bonnie Batjes of Zeeland Rhonda (Mark) Weir of Florida Greg (Julia) Vander Veen of West Olive Eric (Jodi) Vander Veen of Mason, MI Grandchildren Case Mokma Chloe Vander Veen Ryan Vander Veen Gavin Vilchez Noa Vander Veen Siblings Ben Spoelstra of Washington Marlys Grevengoed of Grandville, MI Ed Spoelstra of Minnesota Eleanor (Lee) Stephens of Washington Funeral services are planned for 11:00am Saturday, April 20 at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland, MI. with Rev. Mark Vande Zande officiating. Burial will be in Lakeshore Cemetery, Park Township, MI. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00-6:00pm on Friday, April 19 also at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Noordeloos Christian Reformed Church Benevolent Fund or Mission Fund. Arrangements are by Yntema Funeral Home and condolences may be left online at www.yntemafh.com.

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Janet M. Vander Veen

June 27, 1939 - April 10, 2024