Obituary

Remembering Dale J. Bordewyk

Dale Bordewyk, age 82, of Hudsonville, a child of God, beloved husband and father, joined his Lord and Savior in his heavenly home on September 2, 2018. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of almost 60 years, Shirley; children, Bruce (Diane) Bordewyk, Doug Bordewyk, Diane Braun; grandchildren, Mitch (Jessica) Braun, Nicole (Zach) Schmidt, Nick (Myrissa) Bordewyk, Matt Bordewyk, Josh Bordewyk, Andrea Bordewyk, Travis (Alicia) Bordewyk, Jessica Bordewyk; great-grandchildren, Haylie and Juno Braun, Devon, Tegan, and Logan Swift, Grayson Schmidt. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Cora Bordewyk; brother, Herm (Donna); and son-in-law, Jerry Braun. Dale was a Navy veteran and had a lifelong love for travel.  We celebrate Dale’s life and his love for the Lord. Visitation will be at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4145 Chicago Drive SW, Grandville, 49418 on Wednesday, September 5, from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM.  Funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 6, 11:00 AM at Baldwin Street Christian Reformed Church, 2101 Baldwin St., Jenison, 49428. Contributions in memory of Dale may be made to Baldwin Street CRC Mission Fund or the Van Andel Research Institute - Parkinson’s Research.

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Dear Mrs Bordewyk, I just learned of your husband’s death. Sympathy to you and your children. So many of the faithful Baldwin Street Family have journeyed home. Once again my condolences. With Christian Sympathy, Linda Krol Brinks

— Linda Krol Brinks

Thinking of you and your family Shirley. Praying for you in the days ahead. Your cousin Karen & Bob.

— Bob & Karen Breuker

We will be thinking of you Shirley and family as you go thru the funeral events tomorrow, Thursday. Thought back to our trip to Miami these last few days. It was fun. You will miss him. Prayers for peace. Dave & Dottie

— Dave & Dot Besteman

Andrea, so sorry for the loss of your Grandfather. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

— KEHE Team

Praying for you all during this difficult time.

— Ken & Connie Vugteveen

Doug, sooo many prayers go out to you and your family. I was very sad to hear of your father passing. Please pass along my condolences. Dennis

— Dennis Tebout

We were the dearest of friends, we shared serving of community and we will miss him. A wonderful person and friend. God bless all of his family. Ron & Teke Swartzel

— Ron Swartzel

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