Obituary

Remembering Blair L. Dykhouse

Blair Lee Dykhouse, age 67, of Pierson, formerly of Grandville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 19, 2019, and went to be with the Lord. Blair was the owner and operator of Cone World in Grandville for 30 years.  He will be missed by many current and former team members of Cone World for mentoring, camaraderie, and laughs. He was a hunter, golfer, classic car enthusiast, and loved water sports.  He spent much time at the family property on Big Whitefish Lake.   He will be dearly missed by his wife of 47 years, Jane; son, Aaron and Lisa Dykhouse; granddaughters, Addelynn and Janet; mother-in-law, Alice Doornbos; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sandra Dykhouse, Doug and Judy Doornbos. Blair was preceded in death by his parents, William and Janet Dykhouse; brother, Thomas Dykhouse; and granddaughter, Payge Dykhouse.  A memorial service will be held on Monday, Sept 30, 11 am at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW with Pastor Bud Pratt officiating.  Interment Grandville Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family on Sunday, Sept 29 from 2-5 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Foundation.

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Please know that my wife and I are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. I enjoyed working with Jane for so many years. May God bless all of you.

— Tom Wier

Blair was my first boss at Cone World and he was my favorite boss. He taught me to make the best ice cream cones! He will be missed!

— Tarin Hasper

Heartfelt thoughts go out to you Jane and all the family in this time of sorrow.

— Sharon Dykhouse Pardun

It was with great sadness that I learned of Blair's passing. Blair and I worked well together on our reunions for the class of 1971. He was a good and warm friend. Jane and family I am so sorry for your loss. Blair was a wonderful man.

— Sona Barnes

Jane and family, I am so sorry for your loss... I will be praying for y'all... that God will surround you and your family with His Arms of Comfort... that He will meet every need in your lives...that He will fill the hole left in your hearts, that you will see Him in the most amazing ways in the coming days... May God bless you and keep you!!!

— Barb Overbeek Steere

We are so sorry for your loss Jane. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

— Mark & Dawn Troyer

So sorry to hear about Blair, May he RIP my thoughts and prayers are with the family during this most difficult time

— Susan Pape

So sorry to hear about Blair a fellow 1971 classmate. Condolences to his family.

— Donn Coil

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