Obituary

Remembering Austin Bok

It is with great joy and sadness that our family announces the passing of Austin James Bok who was carried to heaven on December 1, 2025, at the age of 30. Austin was born with many special gifts and special needs where his internal spirit shined and inspired many in his life. Austin had a wonderful smile that touched your heart. He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Laurie Bok. Austin is survived by his loving father, Tom and Jody Bok; brothers, Andrew and Lindsay (Blair) Bok, Aaron Bok; sister, Abby and Michael VanderBrug; nieces and nephews, Keeley and Marigold Bok, and Roslynn, Crosby, and Norah VanderBrug; along with his loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who will miss him dearly. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 9, from 4-7 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4145 Chicago Dr. SW, Grandville, MI 49418. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 10, at ResLife Church in the ResCenter, 5100 Ivanrest Ave SW, Grandville, MI 49418. Please enter through doors E or H. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to David's House Ministries in Wyoming, Michigan. We hope you remember Austin for the meaningful impact he had on the lives of those who had the pleasure of knowing him. 

Service Information

Visitation and Funeral Details

Celebration of Life Service

Wednesday, December 10 · 11:00am

Location

ResLife Church

5100 Ivanrest Ave. SW
Grandville, MI 49418

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So sorry to hear about Austin. While we know he is with his heavenly Father, he will be missed here. It was a privilege to know Austin and see the connection that he made with my son, Zach.

— Theresa Jones-Cutler

Tom, we were so sorry to hear of Austin's passing. We have many nice memories of sitting on our front porch and watching Austin ride his bike or go on a walk with one of his caretakers. He always seemed so happy to be out in the fresh air. Holding you and your family close at this difficult time. Dean and Jennifer (neighbors)

— Jennifer M.

Tom - we are traveling - but want to send you our thoughts and prayers. You and the entire family took such great care of Austin. We know he will be smiling down on you. Mark and Ginni

— Mark Rometty

It was a joy to be one of Austin’s caregivers these last few years. He has impacted those around him positively for life.

— Kirsten Dykstra

It was a total joy to have Austin in the Special Needs classroom at ResLife where we have been teachers since 2006. He would always be wandering around the room or just crashed in a bean bag chair, always with a wry smile on his face, as if he knew something we didn’t know. 😊 He was never any trouble, but he did “escape” into the hallway once and one of us easily caught up to him and steered him back into the room. We also loved catching up with Tom, Laurie, and Austin’s siblings when they dropped him off or picked him up from class…such a wonderful family that lets the light of Jesus shine through them. We will miss Austin but look forward to our first conversation with him when we meet again in heaven. He’s going to have so much to say to all of us. 😇

— Bob & Lori Weible

Tom, I'm so sorry to hear about Austin's passing. I was the social worker at Pine Grove from 2011 till 2022, so had many years to enjoy Austin. You were such a great dad to him, especially after Laurie died and you were on your own. Condolences to you and your family.

— Lynne Kindy

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