“My dad was an ordinary boy from an ordinary family from an ordinary neighborhood in an ordinary town called Muskegon,” said one of Howard Vanderwell’s sons at his memorial service.
In Memoriam
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Boer will be remembered for his kindness and understanding, for his unique sense of humor,
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John Timmer came from a family that for generations had faithfully sown the seeds of the Word of God into the hearts of the next.
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Having served more than 30 years as a pastor, missionary, chaplain, and counselor, Harry Van Dam, died on Feb. 4 at 86.
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Albert Vanden Pol touched many people with his pastoral heart and gentle spirit. He died on January 24 in Surrey, B.C.
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A humble man with an ecumenical spirit and a warm, welcoming smile, Vugteveen died on February 1, at the age of 84.
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A man of prayer with a passion for spreading the gospel, Richard D. Sytsma was one of the pioneer missionaries to Japan in the early 1950s . . .
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Seung Jai Kang, 80, was a dedicated and energetic pastor who lived his life in service to local ministries, church planting, and teaching...
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Carl Reitsma was born on Reformation Day and loved the Reformed faith.
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Hal Bode had a love for people, especially those who were burdened by the difficulties of life. He devoted his time, energy, wisdom, and knowledge...
In Memoriam: Rev. Howard B. Spaan (1920-2017)
1920 - 2017READ MOREPastor, church planter, traveler, and family historian, Howard Spaan holds the record for longest-serving stated clerk of classis after serving 46 years in Classis Columbia.
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Cal Niewenhuis was a quiet, humble, patient, and hard-working man.
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Randy Baker was a humble man with a servant heart who preferred working behind the scenes.
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Bible scholar, writer, editor, pastor, and theological librarian Harry Boonstra was a wise, gentle, caring man with a playful side and a dry sense of humor.
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A visionary pastor, church planter, teacher, and mentor, Rev. Paul Hahn passed away in Korea on June 20 from cancer at the age of 84.
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A New Testament scholar, professor, and accomplished author, Simon “Sam” Kistemaker was noted for his kindness, modesty, and gentleness of spirit.
In Memoriam: Rev. Kenneth Jay Verhulst
1940-2017READ MOREKen Verhulst ministered with a passion for social justice
In Memoriam: Rev. Kenneth Vander Heide
1931-2017READ MOREKenneth Vander Heide was born in McBain, Mich., in 1931, and died on July 30
In Memoriam: Rev. Michael (Mike) Reitsma
1944-2017READ MOREPastor, visionary, church planter, leader, and mentor, Michael Reitsma had a huge heart for both God and people.
In Memoriam: Rev. Michael DeVries
1935 - 2017READ MOREMichael De Vries was passionate about proclaiming Jesus as the boundary-breaking, socially transforming Savior and Lord.
In Memoriam: Rev. Earl S. Holkeboer
1923-2017READ MORESchoolteacher, missionary pastor, church planter, chaplain, superb athlete, loving father, model caregiver.
In Memoriam: Rev. Jelle Nutma
1928-2017READ MOREJelle Nutma lived the last 21 years of his life with limitations as the result of a debilitating stroke,
In Memoriam: Rev. Samuel Vander Jagt
1918-2017READ MOREPrior to serving as a pastor and chaplain for 65 years, Samuel Vander Jagt served his country with distinction during WW II.
In Memoriam: Rev. Gysbert John Rozenboom
1916-2017READ MOREInterested in ministry from an early age and actively preaching through his 92nd year,
