Dale Haverdink, 79, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 16, 2019, in Holland. Dale was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish and go camping. He loved to spent time in Brohman, Michigan, at their cottage which became the center of family activities for many years. You would see him every weekend at Berlin Raceway and formerly was the manager at Waverly Shores Village. He employed at BASF for 35 years and was known for enjoying a good cigar.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents James and Jo Ann Haverdink, brothers Ronald and David Haverdink and brother-in-law Richard “Rick” Lawson. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Donna Haverdink; children Scott and Bonnie Haverdink, Jeff Haverdink, Rhonda Benavides; siblings Marilyn and Floyd Everling, Ruth Driesenga, Judy and Larry Vanslooten, Cal and Judy Haverdink, Carol Haverdink, Sally and Brian Nelson, and Karen Lawson. He is survived by his grandchildren Ryan Haverdink, Brittney Benavides, Sean Haverdink, Brouke and Keith Dandridge, Kyle Haverdink and by great-grandchildren Bailey and Cailynn Top, Kavon, Melody, Knowledge and Harmony Dandridge. He is also survived by sister-in-law Phyllis and Lynn Hays and by many nieces and nephews.
A service to celebrate his life will be 3 pm, Monday, May 20, 2019, at Maple Avenue Ministries, 427 Maple Ave, Holland, with visitation 1-3 pm. Memorial contributions may be to Hospice of Holland. Please visit
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