Eldon Jay Vander Velde Obituary
We are sad to announce that on December 7, 2025, at the age of 69, Eldon Jay Vander Velde of Hudsonville, Michigan passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Eldon Jay Vander Velde to pay them a last tribute.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Eldon is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Eldon's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Patricia Martin (Weir) and Walter Steen of Wooster, OH.. He is survived by: his wife Kathleen Vander Velde; his sons, Johnathan Vander Velde (Karyn), Matthew Vander Velde (Stacie) and Michael Vander Velde (Tiffany); and his stepchildren, Tom Bolhuis (Cherish) and Lisa Montgomery (Jeremiah). He is also survived by 13 grandchildren; many brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, and beloved friends.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, January 11th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the American Legion (2327 Wilson Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534).
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to American Legion Post #179 or American Cancer Society.
