Conrad “Bill”  Timmermans

John "Bill" Timmermans, age 88, passed away Friday, March 20.  Bill is survived by his wife of 64 years, Genevieve Lois nee Reminga; his children, Susan (Daryl) Vogel and Steven (Barb) Timmermans; grandchildren, Katie (Ben) Brower, Paul Timmermans, Stephanie Vogel, Yaineabeba Tadese, Becca Timmermans, Jessica (Christopher) Colvin, Getenet Timmermans and Fekadu Timmermans; step-grandchildren, Rachel (Brent) Cunningham and Timothy (Stacy) Vogel; brother, Albert Timmermans; sister, Lillian Oosterhouse; sisters-in-law, Francis Timmermans and Lois Timmermans.  Bill's parents, Gerrit and Minnie Timmermans predeceased him as did his sister, Rose Wolfsen; brothers, Raymond and Marvin; brothers-in-law, Bern Wolfsen, Ed Oosterhouse and Tom Reminga; sisters-in-law, Greta Timmermans and Ruth Reminga.  Bill was born in Grand Rapids but soon after his birth, the family moved to Todd County, South Dakota and then when Bill was 7, relocated to Grant, Michigan.  After serving in the Navy as WWII ended, Bill began his career first in auto mechanics, then sales, eventually owning his own Chrysler Plymouth dealership in Coopersville.  A long time member of South Grandville Christian Reformed Church, Bill's faithful walk at home, in business and in his neighborhood was one of honesty and service, reflecting the love of God each day, and now he experiences a perfect blessedness, praising God eternally.  Visitation will be Monday evening, March 23 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive SW.  A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 24, 11:00 am at South Grandville Christian Reformed Church, 4130 Wilson Ave. SW, Grandville. Memorial contributions to the Timmermans First Fruits Scholarship at Trinity Christian College (Palos Height, Illinois) in Bill's honor would be appreciated.