Joanne Vander Velde Obituary
The passing of Joanne Vander Velde of Grand Rapids, Michigan occurred on July 17, 2026. Joanne, born on October 16, 1939, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Joanne Vander Velde or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Gerrit Beenen and Johanna Beenen; and her brothers, Egbert Beenen and John (Ava Beenen). She is survived by: her husband Doug Vander Velde; her children, Ted (Adelle Vander Velde), Gary (Ana Vander Velde), Dan (Brenda Vander Velde) and Mary (Cam Meyer); her grandchildren, Jake, Janessa Vander Velde, Elijah, Holly Vander Velde, Isaac, Sara Vander Velde, Ethan Meyer, Meghan Meyer, Cole Meyer, Briana Vander Velde and Lily Vander Velde; her great grandchildren, Cora, Thomas and Wayland; her siblings, Swanee, Raymond Visser, Jeri, Jim Kett, Tina and Dennis Persenaire; and her sister-in-law Deeny Beenen. She is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews.
