Bernard, Ben VanderWilp, 64 of Grand Rapids, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Born on February 24, 1956 to Jacob and Gertrude VanderWilp. United in marriage to Sharon TenElshof on May 12, 1984. Ben will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 36 years, Sharon (TenElshof) VanderWilp, sister Renae (Michael) Bennett, Sharon's parents, Ronald and Annette TenElshof, sister in law Diane (Brian) Reed, brother in law Roy Sloterbeek, nieces, nephews, 2 great nieces and wonderful friends. Preceded in death by his parents Jacob (Gertrude) VanderWilp and sister in law Sandra Sloterbeek. Ben was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church where through the years, he enjoyed singing in the choir and serving as an elder, deacon, usher and on other committees.He loved meeting and talking with people and was able to do that through his Architectural Specialties business. Ben also felt blessed to have met so many kind people who made his two family rental houses, their home in the 40 plus years of his ownership. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery. A Memorial Service to honor Ben will be held at a later date.
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