Marion H. VanderMeulen, age 89 of Lowell, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter and daughter-in-law Sue VanderMeulen. Marion is survived by her children Carole (Jim) Ponchaud, Marla (Tom) Mesler and Chuck VanderMeulen; brother Donald DeKoster; sister-in-law JoAnn DeKoster; 7 grandchildren Christine (Matt) Bentley, George (Sara) Ponchaud, John (Jena Reynolds) Mesler, Charles (Sandra) Mesler, Kevin (Bethany) Mesler, Joshua (Carly Bylsma) VanderMeulen and Makenzie (Jonathan DeGlopper) VanderMeulen; 9 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and her loyal cat Lucy. Marion was active at her church and enjoyed watching birds and all animals. A funeral service will be held Monday 11:00 a.m. at Roth-Gerst Chapel, 305 N. Hudson, Lowell MI 49331. Reverend Richard Sherlock officiating. Interment Bailey Cemetery. Visitation Monday 10-11:00 a.m. at the chapel. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of West Michigan, 2944 Fuller Ave NE #101, Grand Rapids, MI 49505.
