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Margene Lavonne Grooters Vande Garde Van Dam

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Birth	:	2 Jan 1929 Boyden, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	21 Apr 2021 Oak Harbor, Island County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, Whatcom County, USA
Coordinate	:	48.9094900, -122.4578500
Description	:	Obituary April 28, 2021 \| Lynden Tribune (WA) Section: Obituaries Margene Lavonne (Vande Garde) Van Dam was called home to her Lord and Savior on April 19, 2021, at the age of 92. She was born in Boyden, Iowa on January 2, 1929, to Bernard and Gertrude (Vander Zwaag) Grooters. Margene married Donald Vande Garde on October 10, 1947, in Boyden, Iowa, where they later bought their first dairy farm. In 1960, they moved to a farm in Wisconsin where they lived for three years until they moved to Lynden and bought a dairy farm. She drove a... Read More	Obituary April 28, 2021 \| Lynden Tribune (WA) Section: Obituaries Margene Lavonne (Vande Garde) Van Dam was called home to her Lord and Savior on April 19, 2021, at the age of 92. She was born in Boyden, Iowa on January 2, 1929, to Bernard and Gertrude (Vander Zwaag) Grooters. Margene married Donald Vande Garde on October 10, 1947, in Boyden, Iowa, where they later bought their first dairy farm. In 1960, they moved to a farm in Wisconsin where they lived for three years until they moved to Lynden and bought a dairy farm. She drove a school bus for many years and also worked as a cook at Cedar Springs Christian Retreat. In their semi-retirement, Margene and Don enjoyed traveling with tour groups to various destinations both foreign and domestic. Margene and Donald were married for almost 44 years when Don passed suddenly on April 24, 1991. On March 16, 1999, Margene married Jack Van Dam of Oak Harbor. They spent many happy years together traveling and enjoying their time with friends and family until Jack's passing on July 14, 2011. Margene stayed very active until her passing. She was a volunteer at Coupeville Hospital for more than 20 years. She enjoyed cooking meals for the needy at her church and was always happy to take her friends to appointments if they needed a ride. Her willingness to lend a helping hand was appreciated by many. A Memorial Service was held at First Reformed Church in Oak Harbor on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, after a private interment at Greenwood Cemetery in Lynden. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Samaritan's Purse which was her request.

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Margene Lavonne Grooters Vande Garde Van Dam's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, Whatcom County, USA.
When did Margene Lavonne Grooters Vande Garde Van Dam death?
Margene Lavonne Grooters Vande Garde Van Dam death on 21 Apr 2021 in Oak Harbor, Island County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 48.9094900
Longitude: -122.4578500

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Spouse

Donald Herbert “Don” Vande Garde

(1922 - 1991)

Jack Abrahamse Van Dam

(1925 - 2011)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Greenwood Cemetery
Greenwood, Whatcom County, USA
Coordinate: 48.9094900, -122.4578500

2. Lynden Cemetery
Lynden, Whatcom County, USA
Coordinate: 48.9381229, -122.4838150

3. Monumenta Cemetery
Lynden, Whatcom County, USA
Coordinate: 48.9399986, -122.4831009

4. Ten Mile Cemetery
Lynden, Whatcom County, USA
Coordinate: 48.8693600, -122.4528000

5. Jobe Cemetery
Northwood, Whatcom County, USA
Coordinate: 48.9592150, -122.4077420

6. Lynden Jim Cemetery
Whatcom County, USA
Coordinate: 48.9591600, -122.4075100

7. Woodlawn Cemetery
Ferndale, Whatcom County, USA
Coordinate: 48.8578300, -122.5436500

8. Greenacres Memorial Park
Ferndale, Whatcom County, USA
Coordinate: 48.8495255, -122.5377502

9. Goshen Nooksack Cemetery
Whatcom County, USA
Coordinate: 48.8556000, -122.3374600

10. Lakeside Cemetery
Clearbrook, Whatcom County, USA
Coordinate: 48.9819860, -122.3570890

11. Nooksack Indian Cemetery
Nooksack, Whatcom County, USA
Coordinate: 48.9247630, -122.3099600

12. Nooksack Cemetery
Nooksack, Whatcom County, USA
Coordinate: 48.9262000, -122.3071000

13. Hopewell Cemetery
Everson, Whatcom County, USA
Coordinate: 48.8842680, -122.3035540

14. Enterprise Cemetery
Ferndale, Whatcom County, USA
Coordinate: 48.8969002, -122.6252975

15. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Whatcom County, USA
Coordinate: 48.8536000, -122.2880000

16. Bethany Lutheran Cemetery
Nugents Corner, Whatcom County, USA
Coordinate: 48.8437330, -122.2863960

17. Saint Annes Cemetery
Sumas, Whatcom County, USA
Coordinate: 48.9892000, -122.3000000

18. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Ferndale, Whatcom County, USA
Coordinate: 48.9030000, -122.6612000

19. Saint Pauls Church Columbarium
Bellingham, Whatcom County, USA
Coordinate: 48.7711525, -122.4917679

20. South Poplar Cemetery
Abbotsford, Fraser Valley Regional District, Canada
Coordinate: 49.0142975, -122.3157730

21. Haynie Cemetery
Blaine, Whatcom County, USA
Coordinate: 48.9641991, -122.6585999

22. Mountain View Cemetery
Ferndale, Whatcom County, USA
Coordinate: 48.8250600, -122.6436010

23. Aberdeen Cemetery
Aberdeen, Fraser Valley Regional District, Canada
Coordinate: 49.0575900, -122.4371400

24. Sumas Cemetery
Sumas, Whatcom County, USA
Coordinate: 48.9819880, -122.2480330