Laverne "Vern" Van Koevering

Vern was an avid bow hunter and fisherman and a true outdoorsman. As he became more ill and couldn't spend time outdoors, he enjoyed watching programs about hunting, fishing, nature, animals and Alaska. He was also a loyal Detroit Tigers fan. Vern will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents Glenn and Norma Van Koevering, niece Valerie Hoek, and great-nephew Easton Vizithum.

Vern is survived by siblings Lavonne and John Gras, Deb and Vern Slagh, Sandra Hoek, Mike and HyeSong Van Koevering; nieces and nephews Nathan and Heidi Gras, Laura and Ryan Hartgerink, Aaron Gras, Christina and Mark Vizithum, Hilary and Dirk DeJonge, Derek and Jamie Slagh, Amanda and Kevin Reed, Michelle Hoek, Heather Van Koevering, Niki Van Koevering; great nieces and nephews Arianna and Charlotte Gras, Sonora, Grayson, and Violet Hartgerink, Elliana Vizithum, Gabriella and Gavin DeJonge, Brady Slagh, Kayla, Brett, Olivia, and Julia Reed; aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends.

A Memorial Service will be held at 6:30pm, Thursday, September 15, 2016, at Holland Baptist Church, 906 E. 24th Street, Holland, MI 49423.

Burial will take place privately at Pilgrim Home Cemetery.

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