Clarence Slomp, age 77, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 18, 2016 and went home to his Lord and Savior. Clarence lived courageously with Parkinson ’s disease for many years. He established Sunray Roofing in 1977. He will be remembered for his kindness, compassion, sense of humor and as a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 45 years, Elsa; children and grandchildren, Brandon and Jacki Slomp (Tori, Averi), Devon and Janessa Slomp (Dylan, Jayden, Evelynn, Anden), Ryan and Carol Slomp (Isabella, Aleena, Anika), Hilaree Slomp and fiancé Chris Hudson (Kendell, Connor); brothers and sisters, Harry and Bonnie Slomp, Diane and Melle Pool, Bertha and John VanZeggelaar, Bert and Trudie Slomp; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mina Slomp, John Senneker, Bonnie and Phil Wessels, Korry and Doug Hoeksema, Louise and Terry Brink, Aileen and Dave Van Houten, Margaret and Paul Champion, Herm Baker, Jenni Baker, many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday 12 pm at Cascade Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, 6655 Cascade Rd, Grand Rapids, with Dr. Milton Doornbos officiating. Interment Grandville Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Van Andel Institute for Parkinson’s Research or Grace Hospice.
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July 22, 2016 12:29pm
Sorry for your loss, he was a trooper battling Parkinson's for so long. He will be missed but he is healed and with God.
- Danae DeLange
July 22, 2016 6:15am
Dear Elsa , children and grand children our prayers are with you as you morn the loss of Clarence, Dad and Granddad may our Lord and Savior comfort you abundantly Debra and Klaas
- Debra Slomp