William VanderWoude
March 29, 1938 – August 29, 2021
The family is planning a memorial event to take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, in c/o the funeral home.
Obituary
Age 83, passed away on Sunday evening, August 29, 2021. Bill was born in Chicago, IL, on March 29, 1938, the son of Samuel and Johanna (VanBeek) VanderWoude. On April 28, 1978, he married Barbara J. Waldmarson who survives him. Bill was very handy and could fix anything. He owned Lansing Preferred Heating and Cooling with his son Scott for many years. Besides his wife, Bill is survived by his children, Lori Minyard of Munster, IN, Diane Sikma of Griffith, IN, Scott VanderWoude of Dyer, IN; grandchildren, Kyle Palermo, Jolene Sikma, Gage VanderWoude and Reese VanderWoude; step-children, Steven Jansma of Ojai, CA, Kathleen (George) Eubanks of Mission Viejo, CA, Tracy (Stephen) Balkema of Stevensville; step-grandchildren, Malena, Margaret “Lucy”, E.J., Ella, Annabelle, Lucas, Clara; brother, Ronald VanderWoude; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister-in-law, Angela VanderWoude.
To Barb and family…may Jesus wrap his loving arms around you and give you strength and peace in the days to come as you grieve the passing on of Bill to his glorious future. We are grateful for the many memories we have of this very kind, helpful, man with a twinkle in his eye and boisterous laugh. Hugs to you!
Diane, I am so very sorry to hear about your Dad. My prayers are for you and your family at this sad time. May he rest in peace.