VANDER LINDE, Betty
of Dexter,
formerly of Kalamazoo Passed away Friday, April 1, 2011. Betty was born May 23, 1930 in Kalamazoo, the only daughter of the late Peter and Joanna VanDalen and lived in the Kalamazoo area for almost 60 years. On January 28, 1949, she married Gerald VanderLinde. Betty was a former member of Third Christian Reformed Church and was active in Calvinettes and other church activities. She loved to bake, and was always willing to host her children?s activities. After Gerald?s retirement, they enjoyed their summers on Beaver Island with their many dear friends, and their winters in Arizona with other friends and family. Surviving are her husband of 62 years, Gerald VanderLinde; two children, Cheryl Ron Gulbranson and Rick Pam VanderLinde; two grandchildren, Adrienne and Grayson VanderLinde; many other dear friends and family. A memorial service for Betty will be held on Friday, April 8, 2011 at 2:00 PM in the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Beaver Island Rural Health Center BIRHC.