Ruth Van Grouw-Bandstra Obituary

Ruth Van Grouw-Bandstra (Redlands, California) passed away on July 5, 2026. Ruth, born on April 27, 1928, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Van Grouw-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, Craig Veldman (Tara), Rebecca Leep (Jeff), Ryan Verwys (Rachel), Ruthanne Huizenga (Jeff), Ross Verwys (Sarah), Rob Verwys (Amanda), Katie (Joel), Verhoef, Jacob Van Beek (Jessica), Alysia Chavez, Ashley Wynia (Kyle), Jenessa, Joshua Van Grouw (Jessica), Curt Van Grouw (Emily) and Lindsey Amey. She is also survived by her 7 children, 23 grandchildren, 70 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, step family, and countless friends.