David John Groothuis

David John Groothuis, age 79, of Grandville was called home to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren on Sunday, December 31, 2017. David was a loving husband, dad, and grandpa that cherished his family. He worked as a claims adjuster for Allstate Insurance Company for many years until he retired. Over the years, he enjoyed traveling with his family. Many wonderful trips were carefully planned and detailed out. He also enjoyed the outdoors, especially playing golf. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years, Sandra (Matthysse); his children, John and Lynn Groothuis and Kris and Kurt Brower; grandchildren, Erik Groothuis, Ethan Groothuis, Jacob and Brittany Brower, Joey and Emily Brower; his precious great grandchildren, Sawyer and Sadie; his sister and brothers, Carol and Bernie Mackus, Sam and Kathy Groothuis, Dan and Sharyl Groothuis; many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law that he enjoyed spending time with and several loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville), 4145 Chicago Drive SW with Rev. Shawn Hulst officiating. Interment Floral View Memorial Gardens. Relatives and friends may meet the family Saturday from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Love, INC of Hudsonville.

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January 07, 2018

Dear Sandy, So sorry to hear about the passing away of your husband. Now he can be with all the saints in glory and we can only imagine what that must be like! Praying God will give you comfort. Kathy Looyenga (daughter of Bob and Phyllis Knoper)

- Kathy Looyenga

January 06, 2018

Sandy and family, My sincere sympathy for the passing of David, a special person who leaves us only with good memories on how he lived his life in kindness and gentleness of spirit. David and I worked together on many cases for fifteen years in which I had to rely on his technical expertise to reconstruct peoples homes after suffering severe lifetime injuries. David's patience and respect for the dignity of each person was invaluable for establishing relationships needed in difficult situations. His consistent attention to details and professional approach on whatever challenge he was given set a role model for many of us. Truly he left his mark of wholesome goodness and strong values in all who knew him. Peace and Loving Kindness to you. Jan Strait

- Jan Strait

January 04, 2018

Dear Aunt Sandy, John, Kris and family. I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Dave's passing. I always enjoyed Uncle Dave's company when I was a child and as an adult. Recently going to church and seeing Uncle Dave and Aunt Sandy there and then going to breakfast afterwards with my Uncle Dave Aunt Sandy and my Mom and Dad and I was good times. Uncle Dave will be missed but we all know that he went home to be with the Lord.

- Daniel Matthysse