On his 65th wedding anniversary, Floyd Norman Hettinga, age 88, of Hudsonville, unexpectedly slipped peacefully into the arms of his Savior on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. He proudly served in the US Army as a Sgt. First Class Military Policeman during the Korean War. An engineer by profession, he also served his church family in many ways. He will be lovingly missed by his wife, Laura (Johnson); his children, Linda Sheler, Deb Starett, Jan and Dennis Deters; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, JoAnn Hettinga, Ruth Adamo, Edith Boerema, Lee Curtis, Harold and Esther Johnson; several nieces, nephews, and cousins, and many dear friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday 11 am at Wyoming Park Bible Fellowship, 2260 Porter St. SW, Wyoming, with Pastor John Dubois and Steven Kopp officiating. Interment Grandville Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. and also from 10-10:45 am prior to the service at church. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to The Attic Ministry of Wyoming Park Bible Fellowship Church.
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October 22, 2016 7:33am
Floyd Hettinga was a mentor and friend from our earliest days in ministry. He modeled consistency and faithfulness in his Christian walk. He loved his wife, his family, his church, and its' members. We are sad for those he left behind because he will be missed terribly. Our love and prayers are with the family.
- George & Debbie Collins
October 20, 2016 3:30pm
Deb @ family:
Janet and I express our sincerest Christian sympathy in the loss of your father and husband. We will be praying that the Holy Spirit will send His comfort to all of you.
Your Friends In Christ.
- Dennis Grysen
October 20, 2016 7:24am
Dear Laura, I'm praying for you. After 65yrs of marriage this must be difficult for you. God will be with you. Love, Cousin Connie.
- Connie Basket
October 19, 2016 4:10pm
Linda my prayers are for you and your family
- Jane McKay