Howard William VandeKieft went to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, at the age of 83. Howard was born to William and Henrietta (Kneubel) Vande Kieft as the youngest of four siblings on Aug. 30, 1940, in Sioux Center, Iowa. Howard attended and graduated from Lynden Christian High School in 1957.
As a successful businessman, Howard gave back to his community. He also gave generously to Lynden Christian School.
He was welcomed into heaven by his parents, sisters, Wilma (Franken) and Vivian (VanderVeen); wife, Doris (Haveman); wife, Gwen (Scheffer).
He is survived by his wife, Maryann (Rientjes-Nagel), son Scott Vande Kieft, daughter Kay (Duane) De Boer, three granddaughters, Marissa (Josh) Waldron, Kirsten (Alec) Herschleb, and Karis Van Diest; four great grandchildren, Cade and Brody Waldron and Wesley and Hattie Herschleb; and his sister Shirley Van Zanten.
His memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, at Redeemer Church, 211 Northshore Drive, Bellingham. Memorials in Howards name are suggested to Lynden Christian Schools.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
