Carol Jeanne Lamberts Vermeulen, born November 1, 1944, was called to her eternal home on June 13, 2026. She was preceded in death by her father, Gordon Lamberts, and her mother, Marva Lamberts. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, John D. VerMeulen; her brothers, Dr. Robert (Nancy) Lamberts and Dr. David (Pat) Lamberts; her brother-in-law, Dr. Victor VerMeulen; her sister-in-law, Isla VerMeulen; her brother-in-law, Hiram VerMeulen (deceased); and her sister-in-law, Judie VerMeulen.

As a devoted wife, mother, and "Nana," she will be dearly missed by her children, Dirk VerMeulen, Margaret (Michael) Cole, and Christian (Kara) VerMeulen; and by her grandchildren, Abigail, Emma (Jack) Huisman, Anna, Kate, John, Nathan, Gordon, Alexandra, Anneka, and Charlotte.

Carol attended Calvin University, Hope College, Wheaton College, Southern Methodist University, Houston Baptist University, and Fontbonne University, where she received her BFA, MA, and MFA in Painting. She taught a variety of Fine Arts courses at Calvin University. Her joy was enabling students to reach their creative potential through teaching and mentoring, while encouraging them to be rooted in their Christian faith.

Carol authored and published three books: Les Fleurs, Les Images, and Les Poems. She created fine art throughout her lifetime, and her work resides in collections around the world. With her husband, she traveled across the globe. As a passionate gardener, she created and gifted gardens on the Ravine at Porter Hills Retirement Village.

Guided by her certain faith in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior, she was dedicated to serving others, especially her family. As a mother, "Nana," artist, professor, gardener, author, and traveler, she leaves a legacy of creativity, beauty, and faith.

A celebration of Carol's life will be held on Friday, July 17th at 11 AM at Mayflower Congregational Church, 2345 Robinson Rd. SE, Grand Rapids, with visitation for family and friends beginning an hour prior, at 10 AM. Donations to honor Carol's memory can be directed to Mayflower Congregational Church.