Martin "Marty" VanderMolen

Martin “Marty” Lee VanderMolen, age 64, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, December 1, 2023, while at home surrounded by family. He deeply loved and cherished his family and enjoyed spending each moment with them. Marty was also a jokester and always had a smile on his face; he loved making people laugh. He had a heart of gold, would help anyone in need, and was a friend to all. Later in life, he worked at the Cascade Costco and considered them his “Costco family.” Most importantly, he cherished his faith in Jesus Christ and lived this out in his day-to-day.

Martin will be deeply missed by his wife, Kimberly VanderMolen; daughter, Pamela (David) Willison; stepchildren Branden (Jennifer) Wheelock, Megan Wheelock, Nathan Wheelock, Anthony VanderMolen, Treson VanderMolen, Elijah VanderMolen, Brielle VanderMolen, Aleigha VanderMolen; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings Steve (Donna) VanderMolen, Tom (Barb) VanderMolen, Lori Schipper; many extended family and friends.

Martin was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Jean VanderMolen, and stepdaughter, Kristin Pablo.

Visitation with the family will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, December 8, 2023 at Kubiak-Cook (Wayland Chapel), 312 N. Main St., Wayland, MI 49348. A memorial service celebrating Marty’s life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Byron Center Bible Church, 8855 Byron Center Ave. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315 with visitation from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the service. The family welcomes memories and messages at www.kubiakcookwayland.com in Marty’s online guest book.