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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Wynn H. Vandenberg
Wynn H.
Vandenberg
Aug 2, 1957 — Jun 3, 2016
Wynn H. Vandenberg's Obituary
Wynn VanDenBerg of Greeley, CO, passed away on June 3, 2016, after a brave battle with ALS. He was born in Hettinger, ND, on August 2, 1957.
Growing up on a ranch in rural South Dakota, Wynn loved ranching and the open prairie. He raised livestock and worked tirelessly to provide for his family. In 1986 he and his family moved to Greeley, CO, where he attended flight school and became an aviation instructor. In 1993 Wynn changed his focus to carpentry and became a master craftsman. He oversaw the completion of many beautiful homes in Weld County and beyond. On a daily basis his former partners spoke of his talents. He finished the home he and Shelly shared.
His family, daughters and grandchildren were the light of his life. He loved the time he spent with them. His grandson Hudson’s middle name, Gehrig, honors both his Grandpa Wynn and his paternal Grandma Janis Drovdal, who passed from ALS in March 2009.
Wynn was always serving others, this gift was returned by his loving and devoted caregivers: Dakota, Debbie, Grace, John and Stephanie. Thank you to everyone who spent time with Wynn, we are blessed to have known and loved him.
Wynn is survived by parents Herman and Ruby VanDenBerg, wife Shelly Rager, his children from a previous marriage to Karla Collins, Heidi (Josh) Drovdal, Amber VanDenBerg and a step son, Jarrod (Amber) Rager; grandchildren Tayen and Hudson Drovdal and Brooklynn Berard. He is also survived by five sisters Marilyn, Cindy, Susan, Gloria and Lisa, their spouses, and many other family members and friends. The last twenty years Wynn and Shelly Rager shared the best and most precious years of their lives.
A memorial service to celebrate Wynn’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2016 at the Christ Community Church, 1301 15th Street in Greeley. Another service for friends and family will be held at a later date in South Dakota.
Memorial gifts can be made to the ALS Association, Rocky Mountain Chapter. They can be sent in care of Moser Funeral Service, 3501 S. 11th Avenue, Evans, Colorado 80620.
Growing up on a ranch in rural South Dakota, Wynn loved ranching and the open prairie. He raised livestock and worked tirelessly to provide for his family. In 1986 he and his family moved to Greeley, CO, where he attended flight school and became an aviation instructor. In 1993 Wynn changed his focus to carpentry and became a master craftsman. He oversaw the completion of many beautiful homes in Weld County and beyond. On a daily basis his former partners spoke of his talents. He finished the home he and Shelly shared.
His family, daughters and grandchildren were the light of his life. He loved the time he spent with them. His grandson Hudson’s middle name, Gehrig, honors both his Grandpa Wynn and his paternal Grandma Janis Drovdal, who passed from ALS in March 2009.
Wynn was always serving others, this gift was returned by his loving and devoted caregivers: Dakota, Debbie, Grace, John and Stephanie. Thank you to everyone who spent time with Wynn, we are blessed to have known and loved him.
Wynn is survived by parents Herman and Ruby VanDenBerg, wife Shelly Rager, his children from a previous marriage to Karla Collins, Heidi (Josh) Drovdal, Amber VanDenBerg and a step son, Jarrod (Amber) Rager; grandchildren Tayen and Hudson Drovdal and Brooklynn Berard. He is also survived by five sisters Marilyn, Cindy, Susan, Gloria and Lisa, their spouses, and many other family members and friends. The last twenty years Wynn and Shelly Rager shared the best and most precious years of their lives.
A memorial service to celebrate Wynn’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2016 at the Christ Community Church, 1301 15th Street in Greeley. Another service for friends and family will be held at a later date in South Dakota.
Memorial gifts can be made to the ALS Association, Rocky Mountain Chapter. They can be sent in care of Moser Funeral Service, 3501 S. 11th Avenue, Evans, Colorado 80620.
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Funeral Services for Wynn H. Vandenberg
Memorial Service
June
9
Thursday
Christ Community Evangelical Free Church
Starts at 1:00 pm
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