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Marvin James VanVoorst, age 80, passed away on May 31, 2022. He was born in Holland on April 4, 1942 to Bernard & Marjorie (Heerspink) VanVoorst. He attended Holland Public Schools and graduated in 1961. Marv enlisted in the Air Force in 1962, and was honorably discharged in 1966. After employment at Sacramento County Sheriff Dept and Pacific Telephone he moved back to Holland in 1977. Marv retired from Michigan Bell in 1993. After that he became an independent Heavy Equipment damage appraiser. He worked at Res Life in Grandville for 20 plus years. He was preceded in death by his son, Brian James VanVoorst in 1989. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jean VanVoorst; sons, Barrett John VanVoorst, Robert Joseph VanVoorst, Michael John Hilbink; and daughter, Heather Renee.
To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Marv’s online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com
Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, (616) 452-3006, honored providers of Veterans Funeral Care.
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To know Marv was to love him! I worked at Res for a little over 7 years, so I saw him almost every day when I was there. He always greeted me with a smile and one of his famous hugs! I am so sad to hear about his passing. He was always so kind and was always there for someone when they needed it. I never saw him be unkind or heard him say and unkind word. My deepest condolences to his family and his wife, who he loved with his whole heart and made sure the world knew! I hope that they are comforted knowing how wonderful his impact was on this Earth, how greatly he will be missed, and how he will always be remembered and celebrated.