Marjorie VanOverloop

Marjorie VanOverloop, age 94, of Kalamazoo died September 11, 2018. Marjorie was born February 29, 1924 in Fort Dodge, IA to the late Roy W. and Zoe (VanMeter) Guite. She was united in marriage to Donald R. VanOverloop on June 6, 1947. He preceded her in death in January of 1996. Marjorie grew up in Mishawaka, IN and graduated from Purdue University in February of 1945 with a Bachelor's degree in Home Economics. She met Don while they were both working at Ball Band Rubber Company developing specialized clothing to support the war effort. After their marriage, they moved to Kalamazoo MI, where they raised a family. Marjorie often spoke of how much, even as a young child, she enjoyed travel. She and Don went on a long road trip for their honeymoon and later the family travelled extensively first in the U.S. and Canada and later in Europe and the Middle East. Marjorie was a long-time member of Grace Christian Reformed Church, where she led the Dorcas Society. For many years she volunteered for the Christian School Association and the American Cancer Society. She was an avid reader, knitter, weaver, and gardener. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Marjorie is survived by her children, Donna Lynn (Daniel Hastings) VanOverloop, Donald (Karen) VanOverloop and Ronald (Pam) VanOverloop; grandchildren, Justin, Jesse, Joana and Naomi Hastings, John and Michael VanOverloop and David, Becky and Matt VanOverloop; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Kathryn. A private burial was performed in Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memorial donations may be directed to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Please visit Marjorie's personalized webpage at www.langelands.com.