Obituary

Remembering Donald Jack Malone

Donald Jack Malone, age 86, of Jenison, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, May 9, 2015. He served in the Army during the Korean War and worked at General Motors Delphi Plant for 33 years as an engineer. Don also managed Albright United Methodist Camp using his skills as a handyman. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 64 years, Joyce Malone; children, Jan and Terry Peterson, Cheryl and Bill Brown, Kathy and Dan Phillips, Ron and Debbie Malone, Duane Malone; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; brothers, Ken and Sandy Malone, Frank and Ruthann Malone; sister, Donna and Don Wenger. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, James Meeuwes, and daughter-in-law, Catherine Malone. Funeral services will be held on Friday 11 AM at Cornerstone Church, 1675 84th St. SE, Caledonia, MI 49316 with Pastor Ken Nash officiating. Interment Georgetown Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday from 2-4 and 6-9 PM at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive SW. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Lung Association.

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We want to express our sincere sympathy to you, Joyce, and your family in the loss of Don. We remember him well from Carlisle Church and your kindness to us in helping us find the perfect rental house when we married 47 years ago. You were both also kind to my mother over the years. Don's kind heart will always be remembered. He loved and served the Lord and his family. May God comfort you in your grief and sustain you in the hope of eternity. We will see him again in our heavenly home.

— Doug and Joyce Roossien

My great-grandfather was a wonderful man who touched many peoples hearts. He was a great man!

— Curtis Malone

I always looked forward to seeing Don! He was a joy to work with and serve with. Great thinker, listener and friend...We will miss his greatly! See you soon!

— John and Jennifer Joyce

There are no words to describe how proud I am to call you grandpa. The lord couldn't have blessed us with a better man. I don't think there is a soul out there that meet him that didn't instantly fall in love with his charm! I feel so fortunate for all of the memories and great stories that I can carry with me for the rest of my life. I'm sure gonna miss you gramps, but we will meet again. Love you always, your little chick.

— melissa strayer

So sorry to hear about Uncle Don. Whenever I saw him I was reminded about his great faith and love for family. He had one of the best laughs and the best belt buckle collection of anyone I know. Thinking of you guys and keeping you in our prayers. Ben, Kristi, Claire, and Sam Fifelski

— Kristi Arndt Fifelski

So sorry for your loss. We met Don, Joyce & Penny in FL this past winter. We enjoyed his humor. He spoke often of his family & how much he enjoyed you all. During the short time we knew him as our neighbor camping, we knew he was a great guy. We are blessed to have known him for a short time & will remember him always. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.

— Jake & Vickie Elgersma

Joyce & Family, We are saddened by your loss and so wish we could be there for the service. Don was always cheerful and a joy to be with. He always had something good to say about other people. We rejoice with you in knowing we will see him again some day. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love from cousins, Donna & Dianne

— Donna Schenck and Dianne Eklund

You were a great man .We will miss you, but hope to join you in heaven soon.

— Ina Ames & LaDonna Doty

We will miss Don's ready handshake and open, friendly personality. What a blessing he was to all! He's home now.

— Mike and Ann Hirschman

Gramps was one of my favorite people in my life. I always enjoyed our times together. We had some great conversation and many laughs. I never minded if he told me the same stories multiple times.It was part of his charm and I loved it every time. Especially the devious jokes.He was a great story teller. He always amazed me by his knowledge of ,you name it; mechanical things, cars, trailers, motor homes , engines, motors, furnaces, hot water heaters etc. He knew everything in my eyes and I new he could fix anything. He was always willing to help me no matter if he had a million of his own projects to do. He was a selfless man and full of great character and integrity. My favorite thing about gramps was I knew he loved Jesus and all of us more than we could imagine and he always wanted to talk to us and be with family.Gramps showed this right up to the end. I'm sure going to miss my gramps. Nothing other than Jesus can fill the void in my heart after this loss. I know he's in heaven with Jesus and family gone before, and don't wish him back from the blessing he's experiencing now since suffered so here for too long. Yet it would be nice to hear one more story from my hero one more time. Love my gramps.

— Jeff Meeuwes

We feel so sad that we can"t come to the funeral. We have made plans months ago and Nancy cut her leg pretty bad, 32 staples. Wayne

— Wayne & Nancy Wilderom

so sorry for your loss i met him several times all good memories R.I.P Don

— bernie oertlin

Our sincere sympathy and prayers to Joyce and the family. We will miss seeing you all to share a hug as we will be out of town but sending our love.

— The Lowmans

Don was a great man and I am glad I had the opportunity to know him. He will be greatly missed as he touched the lives of so many. Heaven is rejoicing as another one of His faithful servants has returned home.

— Ken Druart

My heart is truly broken with the loss of Uncle Don! My heart is also rejoicing that he is dancing with Jesus! He will truly be missed and I will cherish the memories that I will forever have of him!

— Sherri Malone

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