Larry and Bernice Vander Ploeg Family

Larry ’50 and Bernice ’50 Vander Ploeg were dedicated supporters of Christian higher education at Calvin College. Larry (aka Sam) graduated with a degree in business and went on to obtain his MBA from the University of Michigan. Bernice was an alum and each of their four children and their spouses, as well as several of their grandchildren either graduated from, attended or are current students at Calvin College.

As a CPA, Larry had a deep love for accounting and thoroughly enjoyed his relationships with colleagues in the business world. He was called to use his business experience to benefit the community at large and he shared that knowledge with the many non-profit community boards upon which he graciously and willingly served. Larry’s faithful wife, Bernice, was very supportive of his career and together they impacted their children and grandchildren with these values.

Through this scholarship the Vander Ploeg family now wishes to give a student pursuing a career in accounting the opportunity for a Christ-centered education at Calvin College.