Andrew Vanderkooi

Mr. Andrew VanderKooi, age 83, passed away Monday afternoon, March 24, 2008 at his lake home in Walkerville. He was born March 24, 1925 to John and Johanna (Streeting) VanderKooi in Muskegon, and lived most of life there before moving to Walkerville in 1987. Mr. VanderKooi worked at Dresser Industries/Lift Tech for 40 years before retiring. On July 10, 1948 he married Arlene J. Flanery. SURVIVORS include his wife Arlene; 2 children, Darrell (Karen) VanderKooi of Grand Rapids, Susan (SFC Kevin) McCleary of Bitely; 4 grandchildren, Steven, Lisa, Pvt. David, and Samantha; 2 sisters, Ida VanderMolen, Lena Stott, both of Muskegon. He was preceded in death by a son David on February 1, 1967; 6 brothers, Clarence, Walt, John, Bill, Jim, and Neil; and 3 sisters, Mary, Hilda, and Jennie. SERVICES will be 1:00 PM Friday at The Lee Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 6291 Harvey St. (231) 798-1100 with Pastor John H. Brown officiating. Burial will take place at Restlawn Cemetery. VISITATION at the funeral home will be 1 hour prior (12-1:00PM) to the service. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Harbor Hospice who's support was so helpful to the family.