Marian L. Vander Kooy

VANDER KOOY, MRS. MARIAN J. Grand Haven Mrs. Marian J. Vander Kooy, age 77, died unexpectedly, Friday, April 22, 2005 at North Ottawa Community Hospital. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on Jan. 25, 1928 to Abe and Kate Ludema Van Eerden and married Roger Vander Kooy on December 31, 1954 in Honolulu, HI. Mrs. Vander Kooy had been a teacher in the Grand Rapids and Grand Haven School Districts until retiring. She was a member of Second Christian Reformed Church and a graduate of Calvin College. Mrs Vander Kooy and her husband had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 31st, 2004. As a humble servant of Christ, she was a very dedicated volunteer and her activities in the community are too numerous to list. SURVIVORS Husband, Roger; 2 sons, Bruce Patti Vander Kooy of Boca Raton , FL and Brian Vander Kooy of Edwards, CO and Puerto Escondido, Mexico; daughter , Debra Keith Hogan of Centennial, CO; 5 dearly loved grandchildren, Ryan, Eric, Allison, Alex and Katie; a sister, Helen Oostdyk of Grandville, MI; many beloved friends in Florida and Michigan. Mrs. Vander Kooy was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother Arnold Bill Van Eerden. SERVICE Monday, April 25, 2005, 6:00 PM at Second Christian Reformed Church, Grand Haven with Rev. Michael Koetje officiating. Interment at Historic Cemetery. VISITATION One hour prior to the service at the Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the Second Christian Reformed Church, Grand Haven