Obituary

Remembering Donald Knoper

Donald Knoper, age 93, of Allendale, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Diane VanHuizen, and son-in-law, Mike DeVries.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 74 years, Donna; children, Darlene (Gary) Oom, Dale (Kathy) Knoper, Debra DeVries; son-in-law, Jim (Sue) VanHuizen; 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at First Allendale CRC, 5734 Country View Dr., Allendale, 49401 with Pastor Ken Kruithoff officiating. Burial will take place at Allendale Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may visit with the family Monday from 4-7 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Allendale) 6651 Scott St. An additional hour of visitation will be held from 10-11 am at the church prior to the service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Harbor House Ministries. 

Service Information

Visitation and Funeral Details

Visitation

Tuesday, November 5 · 10:00am - 11:00am

Location

First Allendale Christian Reformed Church

5734 Country View Dr.
Allendale, MI 49401

Funeral Service

Tuesday, November 5 · 11:00am

Location

First Allendale Christian Reformed Church

5734 Country View Dr.
Allendale, MI 49401

Guestbook

Tribute Messages

Leave Your Tribute
Don was our good neighbor at condo and friendly to everyone. We will miss him.

— Lawrence Snoap

He was a great man, a wonderful friend, and a true follower of Jesus.

— Eric Kraker

Leave a Tribute

Share a message with the family

Order Flowers

Send Flowers for Donald

Honor Donald with a floral arrangement delivered through Love Knots Floral.

Designer’s Choice Grand Vase Arrangement

$100 + $15 Delivery Fee

Thinking of You Basket

$40 + $15 Delivery Fee

Stargazer Garden

$78 + $15 Delivery Fee

Stargazer Easel Spray

$150 + $15 Delivery Fee

Sincere Sympathy Garden

$55 + $15 Delivery Fee

Seasonal Potted Plant (mum, poinsettia, cyclamen, etc.)

$30 + $15 Delivery Fee

Remembrance Easel Spray

$175 + $15 Delivery Fee

Natures Glory

$55 + $15 Delivery Fee

Loving Embrace

$60 + $15 Delivery Fee

Gerbera Greetings

$50 + $15 Delivery Fee

Colorful Memories Wreath

$315 + $15 Delivery Fee

Classic Sympathy

$65 + $15 Delivery Fee

Blooming Duo

$60 + $15 Delivery Fee

Bells of Beauty

$130 + $15 Delivery Fee

Beautiful Memories

$175 + $15 Delivery Fee

Beautiful Blessings Wreath

$240 + $15 Delivery Fee

Floral arrangements provided by Love Knots Floral.