OBITUARY:
Matthew Norman VanderStel, aged 16, of Greenville, died Saturday afternoon at Spectrum Health United Memorial from injuries sustained in an accident at home. The son of Norman B. and Loni L. VanderStel, he was born on May 28, 1988 in Grand Rapids. Matthew was a home school student, having completed the 11th grade, in addition to working at Springrove Variety in Greenville. A member of the Alton Bible Church, Matthew had a deep love for his Lord and Savior and shared his faith with others.
He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Angela Hope Vander Stel on January 22, 1998.
Surviving are his parents, Norm and Loni VanderStel of Greenville; brothers and sisters, Stephen, Jayson, Heather, Heidi, Benjamin, Jessica, Melody, Katie, and Bethany; grandparents, Norman and Connie VanderStel of Grand Rapids; and many, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Memorial services were at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Alton Bible Church, 2780 Lincoln Lake Avenue, north of Lowell, with Pastor Ken Ford officiating. Visitation was (Monday) from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Brown-Teman & Christiansen Funeral Home, 511 S. Franklin Street, Greenville.
Matthew's Memorial Webpage
Matthew's Memorial Guestbook
Mom's Blog (lots of updates & news) Writing Canvas
04-3-06 - Just a note to thank all those who have stopped by, sometimes many times, remembering us and leaving notes and flowers. It truly means a lot. Thank you for leaving the songs and music. That touched us. Our hearts ache - yet we know Matthew & Angela are safe with our Savior. Someday our tears will be wiped away.
Matthew Norman VanderStel, aged 16, of Greenville, died Saturday afternoon at Spectrum Health United Memorial from injuries sustained in an accident at home. The son of Norman B. and Loni L. VanderStel, he was born on May 28, 1988 in Grand Rapids. Matthew was a home school student, having completed the 11th grade, in addition to working at Springrove Variety in Greenville. A member of the Alton Bible Church, Matthew had a deep love for his Lord and Savior and shared his faith with others.
He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Angela Hope Vander Stel on January 22, 1998.
Surviving are his parents, Norm and Loni VanderStel of Greenville; brothers and sisters, Stephen, Jayson, Heather, Heidi, Benjamin, Jessica, Melody, Katie, and Bethany; grandparents, Norman and Connie VanderStel of Grand Rapids; and many, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Memorial services were at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Alton Bible Church, 2780 Lincoln Lake Avenue, north of Lowell, with Pastor Ken Ford officiating. Visitation was (Monday) from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Brown-Teman & Christiansen Funeral Home, 511 S. Franklin Street, Greenville.
Matthew's Memorial Webpage
Matthew's Memorial Guestbook
Mom's Blog (lots of updates & news) Writing Canvas
04-3-06 - Just a note to thank all those who have stopped by, sometimes many times, remembering us and leaving notes and flowers. It truly means a lot. Thank you for leaving the songs and music. That touched us. Our hearts ache - yet we know Matthew & Angela are safe with our Savior. Someday our tears will be wiped away.
OBITUARY:
Matthew Norman VanderStel, aged 16, of Greenville, died Saturday afternoon at Spectrum Health United Memorial from injuries sustained in an accident at home. The son of Norman B. and Loni L. VanderStel, he was born on May 28, 1988 in Grand Rapids. Matthew was a home school student, having completed the 11th grade, in addition to working at Springrove Variety in Greenville. A member of the Alton Bible Church, Matthew had a deep love for his Lord and Savior and shared his faith with others.
He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Angela Hope Vander Stel on January 22, 1998.
Surviving are his parents, Norm and Loni VanderStel of Greenville; brothers and sisters, Stephen, Jayson, Heather, Heidi, Benjamin, Jessica, Melody, Katie, and Bethany; grandparents, Norman and Connie VanderStel of Grand Rapids; and many, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Memorial services were at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Alton Bible Church, 2780 Lincoln Lake Avenue, north of Lowell, with Pastor Ken Ford officiating. Visitation was (Monday) from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Brown-Teman & Christiansen Funeral Home, 511 S. Franklin Street, Greenville.
Matthew's Memorial Webpage
Matthew's Memorial Guestbook
Mom's Blog (lots of updates & news) Writing Canvas
04-3-06 - Just a note to thank all those who have stopped by, sometimes many times, remembering us and leaving notes and flowers. It truly means a lot. Thank you for leaving the songs and music. That touched us. Our hearts ache - yet we know Matthew & Angela are safe with our Savior. Someday our tears will be wiped away.
Matthew Norman VanderStel, aged 16, of Greenville, died Saturday afternoon at Spectrum Health United Memorial from injuries sustained in an accident at home. The son of Norman B. and Loni L. VanderStel, he was born on May 28, 1988 in Grand Rapids. Matthew was a home school student, having completed the 11th grade, in addition to working at Springrove Variety in Greenville. A member of the Alton Bible Church, Matthew had a deep love for his Lord and Savior and shared his faith with others.
He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Angela Hope Vander Stel on January 22, 1998.
Surviving are his parents, Norm and Loni VanderStel of Greenville; brothers and sisters, Stephen, Jayson, Heather, Heidi, Benjamin, Jessica, Melody, Katie, and Bethany; grandparents, Norman and Connie VanderStel of Grand Rapids; and many, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Memorial services were at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Alton Bible Church, 2780 Lincoln Lake Avenue, north of Lowell, with Pastor Ken Ford officiating. Visitation was (Monday) from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Brown-Teman & Christiansen Funeral Home, 511 S. Franklin Street, Greenville.
Matthew's Memorial Webpage
Matthew's Memorial Guestbook
Mom's Blog (lots of updates & news) Writing Canvas
04-3-06 - Just a note to thank all those who have stopped by, sometimes many times, remembering us and leaving notes and flowers. It truly means a lot. Thank you for leaving the songs and music. That touched us. Our hearts ache - yet we know Matthew & Angela are safe with our Savior. Someday our tears will be wiped away.
Inscription
"Surrounded by God's Glory, Forever Worshipping Him" - "Beloved son & brother to 10"
Gravesite Details
Matthew is buried next to his little sister who was born still years before he passed.
