Duane Richard Boyink

Duane Richard Boyink, age 81, of Jenison, was called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Duane was a loving husband, dad, and grandpa who treasured his family. He formerly worked at Weller Truck Parts and most recently retired from Neal’s Truck Parts. Duane enjoyed hunting and fishing, but was especially passionate about riding his motorcycle. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Duane was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Bertha Boyink; his brother-in-law, Cornelius VerSluis; and his nephew, Robert VerSluis. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Valerie; his children, Richard G. Boyink, Susan and Glenn Bunce, Patricia and Gary Church, Carol Kluting (Mitch Byker), Mary Sluiter, Richard and Susan Tofel, Paul Bremmer; his grandchildren, Jessica and Charles Davis, Tyler and Diane Tofel, Rachel Courtade, Colin Bremmer (Alyssa Hendricks), Anthony Tofel (Shania Krupp), Robert Church (Emily), Tiffani Tofel (Tanner Baire), Madison Bunce (Connor), Zander Luse, Megan Bremmer; great grandchildren, Alora Tofel, Joey Tofel, Sylvia Davis; his sister, Kay VerSluis; his nephews, Cornelius VerSluis, Scott VerSluis; niece, Traci and Jeff Lark; numerous other loving nieces, nephews, and cousins; lifelong friends, Wes and Marsha Toman. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 4, 2018, at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive SW. Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Spectrum Health Hospice.

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June 02, 2018 8:16pm
This man right here was the greatest person you will ever truly meet. You were like a father to me. You taught me how to be a man and not to rely on others. I will never forget what you said to me everyday I walked down your driveway to go to school that word "study" will ring in my head for the rest of my life. I hope with all the guidance and lessons I learned from you I can be humble, calm, understanding, intelligent, and as accountable as you were papa. You were truly a blessing in my life and everyone else's. You touched so many lifes in your 81 years that you will be remembered as a legend and the legacy of Duane Boyink will live on forever. I will always love cherish and enjoy everything we did together. I hope to become just like you. I'm glad in the short 22 years I had with you I was able to make you proud papa. Forever in my heart and I promise to take care of grandma so don't you worry

- Colin Bremmer

May 31, 2018 6:15pm
I have been truly blessed to have known this wonderful man Duane and the children he raised for the last 30 yrs. Your father will be no farther away than your hearts, so remember the good times and that he loved you all SO much! My love to the family! We will miss you Duane!

- Diane and Wes Ward

May 31, 2018 4:06pm
Sorry for your loss.Mary and family. He loved his family.I will never forget his laugh. Hugs to Rachel and the rest.

- Patti and Mark Currier

May 31, 2018 3:07pm
Thank you for showing me how to live and how to be a man! I love you so much papa it’s not even funny! Im so thankful that I had such an important person in my life and can’t wait to give your advice to my kids. Joe misses you so much and so does everyone else. You are a legend and can never be replaced

- Tyler tofel

May 31, 2018 2:53pm
my condolences to you and yours

- Charles Gilchrist

May 31, 2018 2:48pm
The greatest man i know has left us all for a beautiful place see you later papa love you forever. Miss you so much

- Richard tofel

May 31, 2018 2:32pm
My love to you all. I will miss Dwayne but I know he is happy and at peace. Prayers for a safe journey. Love Jan

- Jan Cross




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