Mary Vander Slik, 92, of Holland, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
Mary was born in Holland, Michigan, on May 25, 1933, to John and Edith (Hoeksema) Wedeven. She married Jerome Vander Slik and they raised their four sons in Zeeland and were members of First Reformed Church in Zeeland. Later they were members at Bitely Community Church. Before Jerome’s passing in 2001 they enjoyed spending some winter months in Florida. Mary was a talented singer. She enjoyed singing in church choirs and was often a soloist at weddings and funerals. She was also preceded in death by her son Jerry Vander Slik, and her sister Joyce Boerman.
She is survived by her sons: Larry Vander Slik, Brian Vander Slik(Cynthia Cundiff), and Cal Vander Slik(Cherrie); grandchildren: Kyle and Darci Vander Slik, Heather and Chris Campbell, Austin and Patcharin Vander Slik, Jessica Vander Slik, Emily Vander Slik, Jennifer Vander Slik, Melissa and Jason Gibson; great grandchildren: Kylee Gibson, Max, Gabe & Emma Campbell, Gypso Vander Slik; many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
The Vander Slik family is grateful for the kind and excellent care their mother received from both Gentiva Hospice (Lauren and Bailey), and all the staff at SKLD.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland MI 49464. Visiting hours will be 10:00-11:00 am prior to the funeral. Interment will be in Overisel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gentiva Hospice
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