1926
Christine
2011
Christine VanAlphen
January 13, 1926 — April 18, 2011
VanAlphen, Christine "Stientje"
Of Kalamazoo, MI Christine passed away peacefully the morning of April 18, 2011 at her Park Place residence. She was born January 13, 1926 in Gameren, The Netherlands to Willem and Anneke VanDenOever VanHemert who preceded her in death. Also preceding her was Myndert, her loving husband of 60 years, beloved son John, three brothers and one sister. She is survived by her daughter Annette VanAlphen, daughter-in-law Denise Smith of Kalamazoo, daughter-in-law Gail VanAlphen, grandson Michael VanAlphen of Zeeland, MI, two sisters in the Netherlands and many nieces, nephews and cousins in the United States and the Netherlands. Christine and Myndert immigrated to Kalamazoo in 1952. She worked at Western Michigan University in food service where she eventually retired after 17 years. She also dedicated over 25 years volunteering for Meals on Wheels. Christine loved to travel with her husband and family. They traveled both in the states and abroad. Going through the Panama Canal was one of her many travel highlights. Christine had a strong faith and was a member of Bethany Reformed Church. Her strength and character made her the rock of her entire family. She was a very special woman who always went above and beyond to help anyone who needed it whether or not she knew them. Her door was always open where she made everyone feel welcome and loved. Her endless amount of generosity and compassion has touched everyone who knew her. She will be dearly missed by all of her family and friends. A Memorial Service celebrating Christine's life will take place Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Bethany Reformed Church, 1833 S. Burdick Street, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Robert Terwilliger officiating. A luncheon in the church social hall will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Meals on Wheels of Kalamazoo or the National Parkinson's Foundation www.parkinson.org . Please visit www.langelands.com to sign the online register book and leave a condolence to the family.
Of Kalamazoo, MI Christine passed away peacefully the morning of April 18, 2011 at her Park Place residence. She was born January 13, 1926 in Gameren, The Netherlands to Willem and Anneke VanDenOever VanHemert who preceded her in death. Also preceding her was Myndert, her loving husband of 60 years, beloved son John, three brothers and one sister. She is survived by her daughter Annette VanAlphen, daughter-in-law Denise Smith of Kalamazoo, daughter-in-law Gail VanAlphen, grandson Michael VanAlphen of Zeeland, MI, two sisters in the Netherlands and many nieces, nephews and cousins in the United States and the Netherlands. Christine and Myndert immigrated to Kalamazoo in 1952. She worked at Western Michigan University in food service where she eventually retired after 17 years. She also dedicated over 25 years volunteering for Meals on Wheels. Christine loved to travel with her husband and family. They traveled both in the states and abroad. Going through the Panama Canal was one of her many travel highlights. Christine had a strong faith and was a member of Bethany Reformed Church. Her strength and character made her the rock of her entire family. She was a very special woman who always went above and beyond to help anyone who needed it whether or not she knew them. Her door was always open where she made everyone feel welcome and loved. Her endless amount of generosity and compassion has touched everyone who knew her. She will be dearly missed by all of her family and friends. A Memorial Service celebrating Christine's life will take place Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Bethany Reformed Church, 1833 S. Burdick Street, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Robert Terwilliger officiating. A luncheon in the church social hall will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Meals on Wheels of Kalamazoo or the National Parkinson's Foundation www.parkinson.org . Please visit www.langelands.com to sign the online register book and leave a condolence to the family.
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