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David Verhage
Robert Merle VerHage
October 11th, 1930 - February 7th, 2021
October 11th, 1930 - February 7th, 2021
He Loved to live and Lived to love.
Dear family, dear friends,
We are very sad to announce the passing of Robert which occurred last February 7, 2021 at the age of 90 years.
Robert lived a very full and happy life. He was born and raised in Kalamazoo Michigan and has also lived in Portage Michigan. In 1980, he moved to Florida living in Largo, Treasure Island and West Palm Beach.
He is survived by his wife Marva, and his children Michael, David, Karen and Robert Jr, also step-children Laura and Bradley. Additionally his grandchildren Jamie, Alex, Austin, Lauren, Logan, Jasmine and Mikayla, also step-grandchildren Summer and Morgan.
He made his mark on the world while working for the Kalamazoo Gazette (newspaper) in the 60s and 70s in sales. After retiring from the Gazette he worked for various local newspapers in Florida.
At the time of his passing he was living with his wife of 31 years Marva in West Palm Beach.
After his passing he was cremated. There will not be a service or specific remembrance other than what we each hold in our hearts.
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For more information, you may Contact:
Marva VerHage | 2855 Crosley Dr. East, Unit F | West Palm Beach, Fl. 33415 | Phone: 727-743-2217
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Bonnie Verhage
I will remember Bob's kind heart and giving spirit. He could disarm a negative moment by his humor, kindness, understanding and laughter. He was always a joy to be around. I will miss him.
Summer
So grateful for all the memories and time spent with my wonderful Grampy! He always made me laugh and was so sweet and sincere. I miss him dearly
Laura Calenberg
Bob was a wonderful step father and grandfather (Grampy) to my two children Summer and Morgan. His up for anything spirit was always appreciated. He loved God, his country and his family more than anything. He led a thankful life with an amazing attitude about aging. I have learned a lot from him and will miss him terribly. We love you Bob.
Michael Verhage
My father was a good man. One of the most positive people I have ever known. When things got tough he would always say " yea, but nothing we can't handle." And he handled things well to the very end. I will always miss him.
Leticia E Verhage
Bob was a very lovely man that always treat me very nicely as being his daughter in law. One of the things that I remember from him and will never forget is that when Dave and I went to visit him and Marva 1 or 2 years, I don't remember exactly, before his 90 Th. celebration in Palm Beach, Fl. the last day that we were going to be there, we went to have breakfast to a restaurant and when we finished eating and we were saying goodbye to each other, as we were going to go back to Lafayette, he took my hand and said to me -"Thanks for having been so nice to my son, we loved you" and then he kiss my hand with a love that came out from his heart. I was astonished and then I hugged him dearly. I will never forget that. Thanks dad for being the great man that I always saw in you. May the Lord give you rest and peace in His Kingdom and someday Dave and I will be meeting with you again in Haven. With love and affection Leticia VerHage
David Verhage
Dad, I am So Proud to be your Son!
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