James 's Memory Wall
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My prayers go out to Mr. VanderKolk’s wife and family. He was my teacher at L C Mohr High School. My love for science grew from him. He was a special teacher and a kind man.
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Debra Cunningham Mahone
March 8th, 2024 at 6:39pm
My condolences to your family. I was also fortunate to have Mr. Vanderkolk as a teacher.
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Katherine Douglas
March 4th, 2024 at 5:15pm
Marilyn and family so sorry for your loss.Hugs and prayers for all🙏
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Debbie Haumersen
March 3rd, 2024 at 6:09am
One of my favorite teachers, and a great neighbor when we lived on Phoenix Street many years ago. Rest in peace, Mr. VanderKolk.
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Randy Hoag
March 1st, 2024 at 5:25pm
Dear VanderKolk family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Ann and I both experienced Jim’s wonderful teaching skills in his biology class. Whenever we saw him years after our high school days, he called us by name and always asked about our family. He was a very kind and thoughtful man. We wish you comfort and peace.
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Ann and Scott Raue
March 1st, 2024 at 9:40am
Mr. Vanderkolk was a great teacher. I loved biology class and he made it fun.
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Marian Gregory
March 1st, 2024 at 8:46am
Marilyn and family…we are so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. We have good memories with him and the entire family. Love to all.
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Denny & Kristie VanPlew
March 1st, 2024 at 8:02am
Marilyn and family, I’m so sorry for your loss, prayers for all 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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Betty Dykstra
March 1st, 2024 at 7:39am
Marilyn and family, I’m so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was one of my favorite teachers, and always made learning fun and kept classes interesting. He always had time to listen and explain things, a quality not seen much today.
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Charlan Otto
March 1st, 2024 at 6:31am
Dear Marilynn, Brian, Julie and families. We are so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Please know that our Love and Prayers are with all of you. Praying that God will wrap His loving arms around you and comfort your grieving hearts now and in the days to come. Jim will be missed and We treasure our memories of times spent together! Sending you big Hugs, much Love, and always our Prayers. Judy, Bruce and family.❤️☝🏻✝️🙏
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Judy and Bruce Grams
March 1st, 2024 at 1:05am
I’m so very sorry for your loss, Jim was a good neighbor ❤️🩹
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Doug and Pam Getman
February 29th, 2024 at 5:40pm
Dear Vander Kolk and Vincent Families, although I didn’t know Jim personally, I watched him walk the halls of LC Mohr when I was a student and heard dad-in-law tales from Scott. With that being said I wish you all peace, comfort, courage, and peace at this time of sorrow. Remember the fond memories and keep him alive in your mind.
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Dave Wiatrowski
February 29th, 2024 at 4:35pm
Many fond memories of him in Biology class. He made learning fun! My sincere condolences to his family
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Jan Pfaff
February 29th, 2024 at 11:52am
Marilynn, Brian & Julie & Families So sorry for your loss. We have such wonderful memories. You have our sympathy & love. Judy, Ken & Brian Davis
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Judy Davis
February 29th, 2024 at 11:42am
Condolences to the family. He was an awesome teacher.
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Ken and Rose Morrison
February 29th, 2024 at 11:05am
