Obituary of Dennis Gale VanValkenburg, Harrison, Clare County, Michigan

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Obituaries: Dennis Gale VanValkenburg, 2001, Harrison, Clare County, Michigan


Obituary from the Clare County (Michigan) Cleaver, July 12, 2001
Dennis Gale VanValkenburg was born on December 20, 1929 in Harrison, the
son of Ira and Ida (Robbins) VanValkenburg. He was one of four
children, with brothers, Don and Walter VanValkenburg; and sister, Lois
Peyton. Dennis was a father to two sons, Gregory Alan (Greg)
VanValkenburg of Harrison and Randal L. VanValkenburg of Poquoson,
Virginia.
Dennis lived in Harrison for most of his life. He was a member of
the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #2235 and was collector of model
tractors. He enjoyed going to old airplane shows, spending time in his
wood working shop and during the past two years he has enjoyed
gardening. His family and friends remember his great skill of
carpentry.
Mr. VanValkenburg died on Friday, June 29, 200l, at the age of 71.
He leaves behind his children, two grandchildren, Lori Cooper and Allen
Gregory VanValkenburg, both of Houston, Texas; nieces Caralie Beemer and
Linda Korman; and many friends. Preceding him in death are his parents
and siblings.
Visitation for Mr. VanValkenburg was held on Sunday, Julty l at 3-8
pm and on Monday, July 2 at 3-7 pm. A funeral service was held on
Tuesday, July 3 at l:00 pm at stocking Funeral Home with pastor Bruce
VonWald presiding. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in
Greenwood Township. Arrangements were entrusted to Stocking Funeral
Home in Harrison.








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