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HULST – Daniel Nathan Hulst went home to be with his Holy Father on Saturday, June 13, 2015, and is now resting in his ever-loving arms. Dan is survived by his loving “mama”, Melissa DeSota; sister, Rachel Mary (Kris), father, Ken Hulst (Tracy); sister, Kayleigh Hulst; uncles, Mike DeSota, Dave Hulst (Lisa); aunts, Michele Friend, Mary Beth (Ron) Vander Weide, Laurie (Doug) Stults, Peggy (Ron) Cook; cousins, Jenny, Kevin, Grace and Ellis Vaughan, Sarah, Jeff and Samantha Brantly, Amy and Keith Priest, Joe and Allison DeSota, Andy and Ben Vander Weide, David and Abbey Cook, Kate and Tyler Hulst. He also leaves a dear friend, Annie Cantu and a special “Grandma”, Dorothy Stults. He was preceded in death and greeted in heaven by his grandparents, Hank and Pat DeSota, uncle, Keith Friend; and his cousin, Nicholas Vander Weide. He was an avid Detroit Lions fan. If the Lions win the Superbowl in 2016, we know Dan pestered for divine intervention. Dan loved Snicker bars, pizza, his mom’s cooking, his favorite dessert, “Danny’s Yummy Bars” and lots of ketchup. Most of all he loved his family and will be sadly missed by us all. We are grateful for the time God shared him with us. “And we’ll be friends forever, won’t we?” “Yeah, forever.” – The Fox and the Hound. A private memorial service is pending.
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June 24, 2015 6:25pm
Melissa, my heart goes out to you and your family. I am so sad for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers!
Jon
- Jon VanSweden
June 22, 2015 6:22am
Melissa, Ken and Rachel; we were so saddened and shocked to hear of the tragic news about Danny. To us he will always be Danny -- we could never quite get to Dan even as he grew into a young man. We have such wonderful memories of he, Rachael and Kate running around being crazy kids. Regardless of their age they are always our little kids and we can't imagine the sorrow of losing a child. Please know you have so many people there to support and comfort you. Your hearts will be forever changed but we hope in time you will have strength and comfort from your faith to carry on. With much love,
Lisa, Dave, Kate and Tyler Hulst
- Lisa, Dave, Kate and Tyler Hulst
June 21, 2015 6:20am
Dear Melissa,
My deepest sympathy on the death of your son. No words can fill the loss of one so young. In time, may the pain you feel be replaced by beautiful memories of the times you shared together. God bless you.
Love
Chris
- Christine Drabicki
June 19, 2015 2:46pm
Dear Melissa,
I am so sorry to hear of the lost of your son. I will keep you and the family in my prayers. You have a great family for lots of support.
Bette Brailey
- BetteBrailey
June 18, 2015 5:32pm
Melissa and family,
My deepest sympathy to you all at this time. You will be in my prayers. May you find peace in the days ahead.
- Ed Kape
June 18, 2015 12:03pm
My dear sweet friend,
My heart aches for you! I will be praying for strength and grace for you and your family in the days to come. So much love going your way.
- Sheryl Thompson
June 18, 2015 12:43am
Dear Melissa,
My heartfelt sympathy is with you and your family at this time of deep sorrow. May God give you strength in the days to come and may peace be with you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Althea Korytkowski
June 17, 2015 9:36am
Dear Melissa & Rachel
My heart aches for you every day. As you know we have no control over this universe but know that Dan is at peace with God. You are surrounded by people that love you and will be there for you at any time.
Love
Sue
- Sue Warmels
June 17, 2015 9:18am
Ken & Melissa
Very sorry for your lost.
God's strength and peace during this time.
- Jeff & Della Ade
June 17, 2015 6:53am
dear dear Melissa... love is everything, words are little... you are so obviously in God's hand... we are all with you in your love and loss....
dave
- dave lathrop
June 17, 2015 6:49am
Melissa... staggered by your loss... you are loved by so many here and are held in God's hands, of course, which is what really matters.
we are with you in love.
dave
- dave lathrop
June 17, 2015 6:47am
Dear Melissa,
Your anguish and heartbreak is shared by mothers everywhere. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Jan Crowley
- Jan Crowley
June 17, 2015 4:47am
We are thinking of you,praying for you and sending our love to all of you.Memory Eternal.
- Abe and Masrge Simon
June 17, 2015 2:22am
My heart goes out to Ken/Tracy/Melissa/Rachel/Kayleigh and family.
so sorry for your loss
- steve baird
June 16, 2015 7:06pm
Dear Melissa, Rachel and Ken,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My sympathy is with you during your time of grieving. My prayers are with you all. Heaven has gained a wonderful and kind guardian angel.
Hugs and Love,
Katie Lyter (Herman)
- Katie Lyter (Herman)
June 16, 2015 5:19pm
Melissa, Rachel and Ken,
You have my sincere empathy in your time of loss and grief. I have vivid memories of Danny and I as kids, playing in the cul de sac, getting into boyish mischief; time has changed so much around here. Most of all I wish you peace and please let anyone who is struggling with his passing know that the staff, volunteers and I, at Gilda's Club in Grand Rapids and Lowell are always there to provide support for anyone grieving for any reason.
My Love to you all,
Kristin Doorn
- Kristin Doorn
June 16, 2015 2:25pm
Ken and Melissa
We're so sorry for your loss. We pray that God will give you the strength you will need in the days ahead. You will be in our thoughts and prayer's.
Side Note; I'll be expecting great things for the Lions this year..
Sincerely
Mark & Michelle Simon
- Mark and Michelle Simon
June 16, 2015 7:04am
Dear Melissa,
I imagine there is no pain more far-reaching and deeper than losing a child. My heart and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time.
Much love and sympathy, Jackie Yondo
- Jackie Yondo
June 16, 2015 6:00am
Melissa-
I am so sorry for the loss of your son, Daniel. My deepest, heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this incredibly difficult time.
- Aileen Strickland
June 16, 2015 5:50am
My deepest sympathy to you and your family Melissa. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. God be with you during this time.
- Dawn Lapp
June 16, 2015 5:38am
Dear Melissa,
Paul and I cannot express how sorry we are for your loss, our hearts ache for you. We pray God's peace and comfort to you and your family. That he wraps his loving arms around you and strengthens you one day at a time. Thinking of you and here for whatever you may need.
Love always,
Cindy
- Paul and Cindy Catalano
June 16, 2015 4:29am
Melissa,
I am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot even begin to express my sorrow. You and your family are in my prayers.
Deanna Dillingham
- Deanna Dillingham
June 15, 2015 4:42pm
Dear Melissa. No words can adequately express the sympathy I feel for you and your family at this sad, sad time. I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Cathy Cummins
- Cathy Cummins
June 15, 2015 12:16pm
My Dearest Melissa and Family -- my heart aches for you. I cannot imagine the depths of your mourning nor the reasons why loved ones so young must be taken from us. While we trust in God's master plan, it is impossible to understand it during times like this. I will hold all of you deep in my heart, keep you in my daily thoughts, and will plead to Our Almighty Father that he gives you the grace and strength needed to carry on....day by day, hour by hour, moment by moment.
Love,
Janell
- Janell Brickley
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