Ruthann Fay Vander Horn's obituary , Passed away on May 29, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Ruthann Fay Vander Horn

January 16, 1942 - May 29, 2026 (84 years old)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Ruthann Fay Vander Horn's obituary , Passed away on May 29, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Ruthann Fay Vander Horn

January 16, 1942 - May 29, 2026 (84 years old)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Ruthann Fay Vander Horn Obituary

The family of Ruthann Fay Vander Horn of Grand Rapids, Michigan announces her passing on May 29, 2026. Ruthann, born on January 16, 1942 in Byron Center, Michigan, 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 Ruthann Fay Vander Horn to show support.

She was predeceased by: her grandson Jacob Sheler; her siblings, Gil Van Solkema, Wes Van Solkema, Maxine Alberda, Crystal Koster and Byrle Van Solkema; Mike Vander Horn.

She is survived by: her husband Don Vander Horn; her children, Mari Sorokin (Tim), Shari Dykstra (Ron), Vonda Smestad (Jim) and Dan Vander Horn (Angie); her grandchildren, Brandon (Madeline), Amanda (Nate), Jordan, Josh, Kyle (Michelle), Britany (Mark), Rachel (Blake), Russ, Mason, Mac, Kenzie, Madi, Ryley and Zach; her great grandchildren, Zander and Maverick; her sister Ardyce Bandstra; her siblings-in-law, Myrna VanSolkema and Don Alberda; and her friends, Don and Marilynn Prince. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations may be made to Mission India Super Thrift, World Renew, or the Prayer Pavilion at East Leonard CRC.



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500 CHARACTERS

Thu

June 04

Visitation

Reyers North Valley Chapel
2815 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Fri

June 05

Visitation

East Leonard Christian Reformed Church
1027 Leonard St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Fri

June 05

Funeral service

Reyers North Valley Chapel
2815 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

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