William Charles

Van Woerkom

William Charles Van Woerkom, age 75, was born on July 3, 1951, to Charles and Lois Van Woerkom in Grand Haven, MI. He was predeceased by his parents and brother, Don. He is survived by his son Ross and wife Jen, along with grandsons Jack and Luke. He is also survived by his daughter Sarah and grandson Wyatt. Along with his children, Bill is survived by his siblings, Ken (Arlene), Glenn, Bonnie (Scott), Mary (Bob), Rick (Michelle), sister-in-law Sherry, and many nephews and nieces.

Bill attended school in Grand Haven and went to Calvin College where he majored in Sociology. He then attended the University of Michigan where he graduated with a master’s degree in social work.

He began his career working for Bethany Christian Services where he was a foster care worker. He then developed Family Impact, a mental health agency for mentally challenged residents of Kent County and did private work for the Kent County Court system. As he ended his career, he became a private therapist. During his later life his was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease and mental illness. He passed away on October 31st, 2026, at Intersect Health Care in Grandville, MI.

Private services will be held at a later date for family.