Mr. Douglas Vander Molen, 72, of Murray, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Tennova Healthcare in Clarksville, TN.

Doug was born on July 27, 1952, in East Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late George and Mary (Bos) Vander Molen. He was a chemical engineer who worked in numerous locations, with most of his career at Vanderbilt Chemical Company in Murray.

Doug possessed a deep Christian faith. He served in many capacities in the churches he attended throughout his life, always singing in the church choir. In Murray, he was a member and an elder of First Christian Church. He helped start the Purchase Area Walk To Emmaus. Doug was active in Boy Scouting both as a boy and as an adult working in the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts (including over 20 years with troop 77). He was an Eagle Scout. Then, as an adult, he was inducted into the Order of the Arrow and was awarded the Silver Beaver by the council for exceptional service. Doug loved watching his children play soccer and acted as a referee for games from recreational league to college level. As a devoted alumni of the University of Michigan, he proudly wore their colors and cheered on their teams, especially football.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, June (Buttrick) Vander Molen of Murray; a son, Derek Vander Molen of Clarksville, TN; a daughter, Bethany Hughes of Russellville, KY; three brothers, Wayne Vander Molen of Byron Center, Michigan, Roger (Jan) Vander Molen of Saranac, Michigan and Calvin (Julie) Vander Molen of Statesville, North Carolina; four nieces, six nephews and many great nieces and great nephews.

The funeral service honoring his life will be held at 11 am on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the Heritage Chapel of Imes Funeral Home, 1804 Highway 121 Bypass North, Murray.  Chris Owens will officiate and burial will follow at Murray City Cemetery.

His family welcomes visitors from 4 pm - 8 pm on Friday, February 14, 2025 at the Heritage Chapel.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Murray Christian Fellowship, 1508 Chestnut Street, Murray, KY 42071 or University of Michigan, College of Engineering, 500 South State Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 or charity of your choice.

The Heritage Chapel of Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for his family.