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1955 - 2009
Dick VAN Karl Van Bennekom age 54 of Greenville passed away at home with his family and Heartland Hospice on Saturday July 4, 2009. He was born in Grand Rapids MI on March 3, 1955 the son of August D. and Ruth M. Baranoski Van Bennekom. Dick was the former Parts Manager for Jeff Branch Motors and was a veteran of the US Air Force. He was the proud owner of Vans Emporium.
He married Berniece Wireman on June 7,1980 and she survives along with their children and families; Dusten R. and Jaimie Van Bennekom of Greenville and James D. and Becky Van Bennekom of Columbus OH, Valerie and Trevor Wireman, his grandchildren, Sean, Kathy, Becca, Jessica, Bonnie, Brandon, Trenton, Evan and Hayden. His granddaughter Jadelyn preceded him on July 18,2003. Also surviving are two brothers and two sisters, nieces and nephews and his special friends Jeanne and Rusty Bower and Harold and Gerri Wilson and Rob and Carole Wallus. The Van Bennekom family wants special thanks noted to Sue Main and Dr. Brinker for their care to Van.
A private family gathering in his memory will be held. Memorial contributions may be given to the Van Bennekom Family in care of Berniece 204 E. North St. Greenville. |
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There are currently 12 condolences.
Dusten
Monday January 2, 2012 at
3:23 PM
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I still miss our time together! I wish you where still here!
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Dusten
Monday May 10, 2010 at
11:54 AM
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almost been a full year and the feeling hasn't changed the loss we feel still at times leaves us drained we miss you so and that will never change. love you dad!
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Joy Feuerstein
Thursday July 16, 2009 at
11:59 PM
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My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you, Bernice, Dusty & Jimmy.I wished I could have got to know Dick better. You all are such a great family.
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Dusten VanBennekom
Friday July 10, 2009 at
11:31 AM
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You where the best dad any one could have!I love and miss you!
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Cena & Jim {Arizona Trade Co.}
Tuesday July 7, 2009 at
11:48 PM
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Berniece we are so sorry to hear about DICK.I know your hands were full.I have been there,and time will help.God Bless You Cena
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Rob & Carole Wallus
Tuesday July 7, 2009 at
9:14 AM
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We only wish that all the world could have knowen Dick as well as we did so that they could have all the great and wonderful memories we do. Also they would know that with his passing another star now shines in the sky to show us the way. None but his loving wife Berniece will ever miss him more then us.
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Phil, Liz and Caryl Bates
Monday July 6, 2009 at
10:20 PM
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Our prayers are with you at this time. Please know that Quartzsite will miss Dick.
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Sherry and Dave Ward
Monday July 6, 2009 at
8:22 PM
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No words could ever express the deep love that exist between these two sole mates. No words could ever describe the pain from the loss of the one. They have showed us all what true love is and we can only hope that we expierence even a fraction of that kind of love in our lives. You left us too soon. Thank you for that time. You will forever be in our hearts. The 4th of July will now also, be a celebration of your life.
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Holly Baker
Monday July 6, 2009 at
6:56 PM
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Sorry to hear of your loss, i grew up with dusten.
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Cindy Lambert
Monday July 6, 2009 at
4:58 PM
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I have been honored to be Dick and Berniece'"winter" friends, as well as year round. The few years we (Bill & I) knew you were so much fun. Will miss you so much, and I know Bill is now able to talk to him again!! My love and prayers to you all.
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Carla Carter
Monday July 6, 2009 at
3:48 PM
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I am so sorry to hear of Van's passing. I met him as a patient of Dr. Brinker also and found him and Berniece to be kind and caring individuals. Berniece was very dedicated in caring for Van. My condolences to all of the family.
Sincerely,
Carla Carter
Crystal, MI
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Trevor Wireman
Monday July 6, 2009 at
3:14 PM
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Your loss will be felt by my family for many years to come. We all have so many great memories from the time we spent together. I wish we could have had more, but I personally am thankful to have known such a generous man. It may have been worldly items at times in may have been advice or perspective... I value every moment my family and I got to spend with you. You have created tradition with us and our annual vacation to Curtis. No doubt the annual "swapping of tackle" will have new meaning in the years to come. I love you dearly, we all do. You are loved and you are missed.
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