Gordon Glenn Plaggemars

Gordon Glenn Plaggemars, age 82, of Wyoming went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea and worked for 31 years at General Motors. Gordon was an elder for many years at Hope Reformed Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Irene Plaggemars; sister-in-law, Hermina Plaggemars. Gordon will be remembered by his beloved wife of 58 years, Ruth (Van Farowe) Plaggemars; his dearly loved children, Thomas (Sherry) Plaggemars, Kathleen (Mark) Buis, Kristen (Cory) Hoezee; grandchildren, Brad, Kara Plaggemars, Taylor, Morgan, Nathan, Shelby Buis, Mitchell, Ana and Maria Hoezee; brothers, Robert, Harvey (Elaine), Earl (Lin); many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 23, 2019, at First Reformed Church, 3060 Wilson Avenue SW, Grandville, with Rev. Tom Dekker officiating. Interment Fort Custer National Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday, February 22, from 6-8 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville), 4145 Chicago Drive SW, and Saturday 10-10:45 a.m. at church prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Words of Hope, Our Daily Bread or a charity of one’s choice.

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March 02, 2019 11:37am
So sorry to learn of Gordon‘s death. I know this is a difficult time for you. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

- Suzanne McCune

February 22, 2019 3:11pm
Dear Ruth, So sorry to hear of Gord’s passing. You will be in my 🙏. May our Heavenly Father surround you with his strong and loving arms. Mary and Gord Huizen

- Mary Huizen

February 22, 2019 8:01am
Ruth, I am the neighbor of Bob. I don't know you, but I know the loss with sudden moments of impact. May God Hold you in his arms of mercy and comfort you.

- Teri Tipton

February 22, 2019 2:30am
Although I met Gord, as his new neighbor, about a year ago, he and Ruth were both very welcoming and I enjoyed our chats out in the yard. He will be missed.

- Randy Wright

February 21, 2019 1:30pm
Kathy, you and your family are held close in heart and prayer. Our loved ones leave such an awesome mark on our lives. Our pain and sorrow is our badge of honor in loving them so. May God 𝙷𝙾𝙻𝙳 you close in comfort and ease the pain you feel. In deepest sympathy, Sally

- Sally Boland

February 21, 2019 6:52am
Sorry for your loss. Gord was a good man, that I always enjoyed being around.

- Doug Clark




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