Date of Death: March 15, 2026
Service Details
Her family will receive friends Saturday, March 21, 2026 beginning at 11am at Bethany Chapel, 15130 Millard Rd., Three Rivers. A funeral service will follow at 1pm at the church with Pastor Tim Moore officiating.
Obituary Notice
Wanetta Louise VanScoik
July 16, 1929 – March 15, 2026
Three Rivers, MI
Wanetta Louise VanScoik, 96, of Three Rivers, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at The Orchards of Three Rivers.
She was born on July 16, 1929, in Nappanee, Indiana, the daughter of Virgil K. and Hazel P. (Wagner) Postma.
If success in life were measured by the number of houses owned, degrees earned, or the size of one’s bank account, Wanetta would not have fit that mold. But in the truest sense, success is not measured by material wealth; it is measured by the fruit one bears: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. By this measure, Wanetta VanScoik lived a life overflowing with abundance.
For 25 years, Wanetta worked for Three Rivers Community Schools, where she helped maintain the buildings, but more importantly, she cared for people. Her relationships with teachers and staff spanned decades, and her kindness, dedication, and warm spirit touched many lives. Wanetta took immense pride in her work; her love for her family and devotion to her faith were evident in all that she did.
Her life was a living testament to the faithfulness of God, and it is this legacy—her unwavering love, devotion, and service—that she leaves behind. Wanetta worshipped her Savior faithfully until her last breath, and her life will continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Wanetta was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin VanScoik; son, Jack VanScoik; daughter, Lisa (VanScoik) Barnes; brother, Charles Postma.
Remaining to cherish her memory are her children, Linda (Keith) Pierce, Steve (Lynda) VanScoik, Tony (Pam) VanScoik, and Scott (Susan) VanScoik, daughter-in-law, Brenda VanScoik, and son-in-law, Duane Barnes; grandchildren, Chuckie Schrader, Amy (Bruce) Weller, Doug (Haven) Schrader, Kelley (Jason) Moore, Betsy (Jeremy) Verwys, Michael (Sarah) VanScoik, Dennis VanScoik, Joey (Marisa) VanScoik, Crystal (Travis) Smith, Tim VanScoik, Phillip VanScoik, Jason (Jenny) Kerr, Autumn (Brock) Yost, Matt (Jessica) Kerr, Travis Kerr, James Staffen, and Ben VanScoik; 20 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Brothers, Robert Postma, Arland Postma and Leroy Postma; sisters, Bonnie Crisp and JoAnn Williams.
Additional Information
Donations in Wanetta’s memory may be directed to Warner Camp in Grand Junction or Bethany Chapel. Envelopes will be available at the church and at Hohner Funeral Home.
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I lived a couple miles from the VanScoiks growing up and hung out with Scott a lot when we were in grade school. I remember riding bikes countless hours around the old cars at their house and stopping in the shop for a Mountain Dew from the machine. I spent a good bit of time at their house and remember how nice Wanetta was to me and treated me like her own child. Great memories. Last spring my mother was in Edgewood for a few weeks after a broken ankle and while visiting her I noticed Wanetta was there also. I stopped in one day and talked with her for a while. I’m not sure she remembered much of me, but she told me all about her family. Her and my mom went to look at the fish tank together while they were there. Still a very kind sweet lady. My condolences for your loss.
To the family, my condolences on the passing of Wanetta.My aunt Linda is her daughter. Wanetta was a very kind, and loving person. She will be remembered by me always. Prayers to all…❤️
Sincere condolences. Wannetta I first met at Warner Camp, camping. Her granddaughter Kelley, married my son Jason. At their wedding Kelley and Jason had a couples dance and her grandparents had been married the longest. What a testimony to God and marriage. Sending prayers for comfort and peace to the family.
Wannetta was my mother in law, the first time we met it was with a smile, she always treated me with kindness and respect. She always seemed happy to see me. She was always willing to help her daughter lisa and I anyway she could. She had her thoughts and believes and they were hers. I had many talks with her on different things, religion was one. She definitely believed and praised the lord. One day when this world ends we all will be reunited with one another with the lord Jesus what a great day that will be. I will definitely miss her love you Duane