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Kenneth VanderRoest

December 29, 2020
Kalamazoo, MI

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VanderRoest, Kenneth Kenneth Dale VanderRoest Jr., 65 of Kalamazoo, passed away suddenlty at home on December 29, 2020. Born on June 8, 1955 in Kalamazoo to Kenneth VanderRoest Sr. and Sandra Zimmie. United in marriage to the love of his life Evelyn Lomot Villarmino in 2009. Ken is survived by his wife of 11 years, Evelyn, and Children; Jennifer (Jared) Root, Veronica (Bush) McCarthy, Jessica (Drew) VanderRoest, Michael (Isabel) VanderRoest and Kenzie VanderRoest, Grandchildren; Drew, Kassidee, Lydia, Emme, Jace, Gabi, Levi and Kai. Also survived by siblings Diane (David) Russell and Judy VanderRoest-Guenther as well as his beloved Husky Max. Preceded in death by his parents Kenneth VanderRoest Sr. and Sandra Zimmie. Kenny was a calm and caring man, a loving father, husband, brother and grampa. He loved his family, was a Momma's boy and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his dad. He coached his sons baseball and mom, sister and daughter's softball teams. Ken was a proud Union supporter, he retired from Checker Motors, then Western Michigan University. Ken enjoyed music and playing his records. He was a night owl, a jokster and stubborn in the best way. He will be so dearly missed. Private services for Ken have been held. He will be laid to rest at Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday January 3rd 1pm-4pm at 1530 Harper Grove Ln, Vicksburg. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in honor of Ken to The VanderRoest family as a college fund is being set up for Kenzie VanderRoest. To view Ken's personal webpage please visit: https://www.langelands.com