- Date Of Birth: September 25, 1931
- Date Of Death: March 10, 2022
- State: Massachusetts
Irene Mae VandenAkker, 90, was called home by her Lord early Thursday morning, March 10, 2022. She was pre-deceased by her devoted husband of 58 years, Maynard “Mike” VandenAkker. She will be dearly missed by her children, Duane (Paula), Lori Miedema (Mark), Bruce (Laura), Diane DeVries (Paul), and Keith (Naomi). In addition, she also leaves 16 grandchildren whom she cherished, 5 great-grandchildren, and one sister, Marian “Boots” Buma (Paul). She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, John VanderBaan, and a granddaughter, Angela DeVries.
Mrs. VandenAkker was born in Whitinsville, the eldest daughter of Hein and Sadie (Nyeholt) VanderBaan. Growing up on East Street, she could be frequently found working at VanderBaan’s Market with her father and her uncles. She attended Whitinsville Christian School, graduated from Northbridge High School in 1949, and then she attended Calvin College where she began her courtship with her husband, Mike.
Irene cherished family time, especially vacations with family in Maine every Summer. When time permitted, she loved to travel.
She was a wonderful wife, mom, and grandmother.
