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Fran Vandenberg Obituary
NORTH AUGUSTA, SC - Funeral Services for Mrs. Fran Holwerda Vandenberg, 93, of North Augusta, SC, who entered into rest March 13, 2014, will be conducted Monday morning at 10 o'clock from Posey Funeral Chapel. Pastor Brent Garrard officiating. Interment will be Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock in Restlawn Memorial Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan under the direction of Zaagman Memorial Chapel.
Mrs. Vandenberg was a native of Grand Rapids, Michigan having made North Augusta her home for the past five years. She loved her Church, Grand Rapids First Assembly and freely volunteered her time in many areas of the Church Ministry. Her love for the Lord was known by everyone. She lived out her faith in word and action. Mrs. Vandenberg loved scrapbooking, golf, tennis and travel during her lifetime. She was the daughter of the late Jacob and Jennie Wyngarden Holwerda and sister of the late Edward Holwerda. Mrs. Vandenberg will be especially missed by her family but they rejoice that they will see her again.
Survivors include two daughters, Mary (Keith) Blevins, and Sandy Strickfaden, all of North Augusta; a brother, Frank Holwerda, Clarksville, Michigan; seven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday afternoon from 4 until 6.
Memorials may be made to Focus Church Women's Ministry, 562 Old Evans Road, Evans, Georgia 30809 or to Grand Rapids First Assembly, 2100-44th Street, Grand Rapids, Michigan 39519.
The family would like to express appreciation to all the staff at the Sterling House for their love and care over the past two years.
Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta in charge of arrangements, (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseycares.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Fran Vandenberg
March 22, 2014
Dear Sandy: Vince and I were sad to hear of your mothers passing. She was such a sweet lady and Vince always enjoyed seeing her when she volunteered at Breton Woods.
Our sympathies to you and your family. Sue & Vince
Patricia Steere
March 17, 2014
Dear friend Fran will be missed by many people she has always loved. We know she is not alone, she is with her dear husband and her mother and dad. I am so happy she had these few months here in South Carolina with her family. I have missed her so and have never stopped loving her.
Ron Vander Molen
March 16, 2014
So sorry to read of your mother's passing. I have good memories of your family on Johnston Street. My mother (who passed away 1/1/2013) enjoyed Fran's friendship in the past years.
March 16, 2014
Miss Fran was a very sweet lady. I am so very sorry for your loss. But may her love live on in your memories and bring you peace.
Barbara & Jimmy Nixon
Franklin & Gerri Holwerda
March 16, 2014
We wish to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of my sister Fran Vandenberg.
Time Passes Eternity Remains
Wendy Trull
March 16, 2014
Prayers for your family at this time of loss. Your Mother was the sweetest lady that had a family that loved her very much. I was Blessed to know her. God Bless and Keep your family!!!
Wendy Trull
Howard Swart
March 16, 2014
Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I have many fond memories of her, your dad and Sandy. Please accept my condolences and sympathy in your lose. May you find your comfort in Him, The Lord Jesus Christ.
Howie Swart
March 15, 2014
Miss Fran was a wonderful Christian lady. Ruth and I were honored to know her. She was a true inspiration. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Keith and Mary and Sandy and family.
Sincerely, Lamar Garrard
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