Vernin Veldheer, 100, of North Holland passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, at his home.
Vern was born September 25, 1925, in Holland, Michigan, to George and Jeanette (Brower) Veldheer. He went to school through the eighth grade and started working to assist the family through the Great Depression. Then WWII arrived and Vern served his country in the U.S. Army. When he returned home he married Esther Hossink. Vern started their family business, Veldheer Tulip Farm and worked at the Ottawa County Road Commission. In 1950 the Tulip Farm became an official full time endeavor. Vern and Esther were also members of the North Holland Reformed Church. Esther preceded him in death in 2004.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, his son Paul Veldheer, great-granddaughter Maya Lynne Walters, great-grandson Bodie James Walters, his sibling and their spouses: Don and Fran Veldheer, Elmer and Marlene Veldheer, Ruth and Randy Marlink, Kay and George Vander Kooi, Wayne Veldheer, Russ Veldheer, Larry and Wilma Veldheer, Jack Millard; in-laws: Vern Woudwyk, Mary Hossink, Edna Hossink, Floyd and Maria Hossink;
Vern is survived by his son Jim and Jodi Veldheer, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Jenna and Luke Walters (Nakita), Jacob and Megan Veldheer (Garritt, Eleanor); siblings: Glenn and Marcia Veldheer, Esther Veldheer, June Veldheer; in-laws: Lil Veldheer, Betty Woudwyk, and special family friends Chuck and Jane Zuverink, and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service with military honors will be held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, July 25, 2026, at North Holland Reformed Church, 12050 New Holland St., Holland MI 49424. Visitation will be 10:00 am-11:45 am, Saturday prior to the funeral service. Private interment will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to North Holland Reformed Church (to benefit children’s ministries).
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