deWit, Bryan Edward

DEWIT:  Bryan Edward deWit, age 51, of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 8, 2011 and is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior.  He was a partner of Lincoln Nurseries in Grand Rapids.  In his free time, he enjoyed cruising in his classic car with his children.  He will be greatly missed by his wife, Karyn (Nardin); his children and grandchildren, Matthew and Pattie deWit (Brayden), Stacey and Ryan Stoutmeyer (Zoie, Darrin, David), Bradley deWit, Robyn deWit, Mikeala deWit, Christian deWit, Isaiah deWit; step children, Tiffany Luke, Elisha Luke, Solomon Luke; parents, Aart and Margaretha deWit; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jim and Diane Nardin; brothers and sisters, Bernie and Margie deWit, Nancy and George Werkema, Shirley and Bruce Bruin, Bruce and Denise deWit, Wendy and Jack Klunder, Holly and Marvin Ballast, Ivy and Doug Kuipers, Melody and Jody Flipse; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Kathi and Lee Kent, Steve Nardin, Mark and Jennifer Nardin; many nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held 2 pm Wednesday at Fair Haven Ministries (Rock Chapel), 2900 Baldwin St., Hudsonville (please enter through door “L”).  Interment Greenwood Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday from 6-8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive and 1-2 pm Wednesday prior to the service at church. Memorial contributions may be made to his children’s education fund. 

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Bryan deWit July 13, 2011
always remembered and never forgotten. gone too soon RIP Dad i love you
Stacey Stoutmeyer
I have no words.... love you so much and will miss you!
Jaki
There is a hole in our hearts today, We will miss you Bryan.
Denise
We will all miss you, and you will never be forgotten. You're always in our hearts. I love you Dad.
Robyn de Wit
karyn and family--we love you and are sending our prayers and hugs from wisconin. laura (lurk42)
Anonymous
Karyn - my deepest condolences to you, the children, and the families. My thoughts and prayers are with you...
Aparna
I'm so sorry Karyn, I'm sure he was an amazing man. Hugs and love and strength coming your way from KY. Kit (Tipsyfox)
Anonymous
Karyn and family - my heart breaks for you all. My God grant eternal rest unto him and comfort your grieving hearts. +JMJ+
Heather M. in Wisconsin
I wish my words were enough to heal your hearts. I know that it is so hard. We as humans are not meant for separation but, we know that he is an angel in heaven today sitting at the right hand of God. May God bring you and your family peace and comfort.
My heart hurts for your whole family. Will be keeping you in our prayers. *owutaqt*
Julie B.
Karyn and family: I am so sorry for your loss. I have been where you are and know the excruciating pain. It will decrease eventually but his love for you and yours for him will live on forever through all of you. My thoughts are with all of you! Hugs

Teri (teriyaki)
Karyn, my deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Susan (swknits)
Karyn, I so sorry to here about your sudden loss. My prayers and thoughts are with him and you and your family.

Melissa (lopsm)
Karyn & family - my deepest sympathies. No words are enough, please know I send you my heartfelt love. Although I can't be physically there, you are all in my thoughts. I cry and grieve with you from afar. Hugs to you all.
Susanne (cnrstone)
Karyn and family, we are sending love and prayers to you from CT. So sorry to hear of your loss.

Kate (k8erpillar)
Karyn and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this time of sorrow.
Margaret (AuntyM)
My condolences to Karyn and family. You are in my thoughts.
Lisa (dovely)
buckwheat I will never forget the good times we had running the west coast in 2704. you will be missed Love ya
Bernie
Your heart of gold will be missed. Thanks for being a great uncle
Kris
Karyn, having been here, so knowing what this is like, our heart goes out to you and the kids at this time. {{{ hugs }}} cuz.

gina
Karyn, my deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Kim (kozmic)
Karyn and Family, I'm sooooooo sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Lynette (aka purlingurl)
I offer my condolences to the deWit family and you are all in my prayers.
Terry Wright
always will remember the good times we had he was a good dad a good friend and a person of good quality I will miss you much joe
joe
always will remember the good times we had he was a good dad a good friend and a person of good quality I will miss you much joe
joe
Aart, Bernie and Families, May the Sunshine of God's Love lift the shadow which has fallen across your lives. My deepest sympathy on the loss of son and brother.

Paul Begick
Karyn and family, Deepest condolences are being sent from Toronto. "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for you are with me" May God grant you comfort during this difficult time. We all love you, Karyn.
Sam Smit
To Karyn and her family, you're in my thoughts and heart. Much love and comfort to you all from New Hampshire. ~ Melinda aka glittergirl94
Anonymous
Karyn my dear friend, please know that you and your family are all in my thoughts and prayers during this painful time.....

Ninon
We pray that God will give you comfort during this difficult time.
John & Dan VanPopering
My condolences for your loss. May God give you comfort and strength in these difficult times.

Melissa Reister, Grand Rapids MI
What will we do without you? It will never be as good as it was before.
Scott
You will never be forgotten, the nursery will never be the same! Nick and I will miss you very much!
Nick and Amy Bruin
What a very sad loss for down here. What a very good fortune for above. I am so sorry.
Ken & Sue Ott (Albion, Mi.)
So sorry for your loss to the family, friend
Anonymous
My heart goes out to you, Karyn, and the entire family. Having lost a husband suddenly, too, I know the only thing that will get you through is relying on God. Lean on Him ... and He will get you through. My prayers are with all of you during this difficult
time.
Mary DeVries Clapp Crans
Without you at work there will always be a void. I was honored to have spent the time with you that I did. I will miss talking with you about the Red Wings, American Pickers, and your good ol' ford. You will be deeply miss but never forgotten!

Katie Piccard
I am so sorry for your great loss.
Patrick Moredock
I send my condolences to all the family members and friends. I remember Bryan ridding around in his old car with a big old smile on his face. You will be missed by many.

Joanna Schlientz (Block)
Bernie and Family. From your Freinds here at Michigan Kenworth, We want to Express our condolences to you and your family.We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time
D J De jonge
Bernie and all the family at Lincoln Nursery, our deepest condolences to all. We are sending you positive energy to move forward with the process of healing after your loss.
Tom and Amee Trechter, Mathisen Tree Farms
I just learned about Bryan's death what a schock. To the family all my sympathies. JIM KRAGT
Anonymous
I loved sitting next to you in church and poking your veins. You made the best fajitas. I miss you.
Tiffany
We offer our condolences to the deWit family you are all in our prayers.
The DeGraaf Family
We offer our condolences to the deWit family you are all in our prayers.
The DeGraaf Family
Karyn you have my deepest sympathies on your loss. May God be with you and your family.

Long lost friend, Kristine Servais
Bryan was a great guy! I will always remember him riding around in his truck at the nursery with Alf tied to the front grill. What a super tremendous knowledgeable man with so much integrity and kindness.

Tim Drummond (Arborscape lawn & tree care)
Bryan was a great guy! I will always remember him riding around in his truck at the nursery with Alf tied to the front grill. What a super tremendous knowledgeable man with so much integrity and kindness.

Tim Drummond (Arborscape lawn & tree care)

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