Ruth Ann VanGrouw-Bandstra Obituary
The family of Ruth Ann VanGrouw-Bandstra (Redlands, California) announces her passing on July 5, 2026. Ruth Ann, born on April 27, 1928, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Ann VanGrouw-Bandstra to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Daniel and Petranella "Nellie" Koning (Memmelaar); her former husband Clarence Lee Van Grouw; her husband Andrew Bandstra; her daughter Cheryl De Young; her stepmother Wolly Koning; and her grandson Steve Van Beek.
She is survived by: her children, Bernie DeYoung, Karen Veldman (Bob), Ruth Verwys (Ron), Crystal Van Beek (Paul), Lee Van Grouw (Donna), Barbara Hawkins (Norm) and Lynette Andriese (Greg); and her grandchildren, Theresa Lerma (Kevin), Andrea Sheridan (Tim), Melanie Verhoeven (Paul), Michelle Greydanus (Aaron), Craig Veldman (Tara), Rebecca Leep (Jeff), Ryan Verwys (Rachel), Ruthanne Huizenga (Jeff), Ross Verwys (Sarah), Rob Verwys (Amanda), Katie Verhoef (Joel), Jacob Van Beek (Jessica), Alysia Chavez, Ashley Wynia (Kyle), Jenessa Kaisand (Steve), Joshua Van Grouw (Jessica), Curt Van Grouw (Emily), Lindsey Amey, Megan Caudle (Chris), Brandon Visser (Alli), Bryan Andriese (Katrina), Matthew Andriese (Jill) and David Andriese (Kayla). She is also survived by her 7 children, 23 grandchildren, 70 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, step family, and countless friends.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a Memorial Gift to the Christian School of your choice in the name of Ruth Van Grouw-Bandstra.
