David Luyk

April 17, 1946 ~
July 29, 2024

David Martin Luyk, age 78, of Grandville, passed away to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 29, 2024. Dave was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He was a charter member of Calvary Christian Reformed Church and enjoyed using his time and talents serving his church. Dave touched many lives during his 37 years of teaching at Oakdale Christian Middle School. His passion for mentoring young people was also evident in his love for coaching football, basketball, and baseball. In his spare time, he loved watching sports, reading, and fishing with his brother, Doug. Dave will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years, Janice Luyk; children, Kristin and Tim VanWieren, Barry Luyk; grandchildren, Brennan VanWieren, Sophia VanWieren; brother, Doug and Darci Luyk; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Lee Yonker, Gary and Wilma Huizenga, Beth Rupp, Robert and Marie-Cecile Groelsema, Rev. Tom and Sheri Groelsema; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 2, at 11 a.m. at Calvary Christian Reformed Church, 3500 Byron Center Ave. SW Wyoming. The burial will take place at Winchester Cemetery. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Thursday, August 1, from 4-7 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW and Friday from 10-11 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Lighthouse Community Ministries through Calvary Christian Reformed Church or Daffodil Ministries. 

Visitation
Thursday, August 1
4:00pm - 7:00pm

MKD - Grandville
4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418
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Phone: (616) 534-8656

Visitation
Friday, August 2
10:00am - 11:00am

Calvary Christian Reformed Church
3500 Byron Center Ave. SW
Wyoming, MI 49519
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Funeral Service
Friday, August 2
11:00am

Calvary Christian Reformed Church
3500 Byron Center Ave. SW
Wyoming, MI 49519
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Leave Your Tribute Message

August 01, 2024 2:43pm
My dearest sympathies for your loss of such an outstanding man. Although Mr. Luyk and I were at odds when I was a cocky middle schooler, his caring for my well being never wavered. He’s one of the reasons I too became a teacher. I still tell my students of my interactions with Mr. Luyk all those many years ago. Thank you Mr. Luyk for being in my life, and the lives of so many others of us. I look forward to seeing you once again, when it’s my turn one day to be called home. Goodbye Mr. Luyk. And thank you for everything. Sincerely, Jonathan Pott

- Jonathan Pott

August 01, 2024 12:07pm
Dear Jan, I was just informed of David's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. Dave was a wonderful colleague to me and an even better friend. My heart hurts for you and your family. From my viewpoint you were David's rock; and you need to hear that. You are on my prayers and when I am back in town, I would love to tell you in person.

- James Cannon

July 31, 2024 10:14am
Dave was A great friend and A great sports fan. We enjoyed many conversations on sports. our only disagreement was UOFM AND MSU. Jan, prayers will continue for you and yours, May GOD continue to bless you and give you His Peace.

- Wayne GRIFFIOEN

July 30, 2024 8:09pm
Sending our love and deepest sympathy to Jan and the whole family. Remembering Dave as a kind, quiet man with a great sense of dry humor. May God surround you with His peace and comfort. We will continue to uplift all of you in our prayers for the many days ahead. Love, Jim & Jayne

- Jayne Quist

July 30, 2024 4:44pm
Dave was such a kind, caring, husband, dad, grandfather and football coach. He truly cared for the young men he coached and was a wonderful mentor. He’s now breathing celestial air , pain free, and walking on streets of gold.

- Joanne Geurink




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