Garold “Jerry” Haverdink

February 3, 1942 ~
June 27, 2023

Garold “Jerry” Lee Haverdink, age 81, of Grandville, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Jerry was a kind and loving husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa who dearly loved his family and was blessed with a servant’s heart. He served his Lord with his time and talents at his church, volunteering in his community and mission trips, and serving others in whatever need. He was a career salesman, most recently retiring from the floor covering industry. Jerry was blessed with musical talent and enjoyed singing. Above all, his love for his family and his Lord was evident to all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Wilma and Arnold Hoezee, and brother and sister-in-law, Harvey and Linda Haverdink. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 60 years, Carolyn (Spoelma); children, Cindy and Peter Hanson, Carrie and Bruce Holstege, Greg Haverdink; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren with one soon to arrive; his siblings, Hazel and Roger Hielkema, Gladys and Ken Hielkema, Jarvis and Alyce Haverdink, Joan and Bruce Quist, Roger and Sheryl Haverdink, Rose and Don Poortvliet; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Harriet Joyce and Tom VandenBerg, Darlene and Doug Oostendorp, Roger and Beth Spoelma; many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Messiah Christian Reformed Church, 2900 Springdale St., Hudsonville with Pastor Gale Tien and Pastor Gerry Koning officiating. Burial will take place at Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday, June 30 from 5-8 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW and also from 10-11 am prior to the service at church. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Modern Day Missions, ℅ Brian and Christine Matchell, PO Box 535578, Grand Prairie, TX 75053-5578 or to an organization of one’s choice.

Visitation
Friday, June 30
5:00pm - 8:00pm

MKD - Grandville
4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418
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Visitation
Saturday, July 1
10:00am - 11:00am

Messiah Christian Reformed Church
2900 Springdale
Hudsonville, MI 49426
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Funeral Service
Saturday, July 1
11:00am

Messiah Christian Reformed Church
2900 Springdale
Hudsonville, MI 49426
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July 13, 2023 2:23pm
Carolyn and family, My deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to you all. Gerry was such a nice , friendly and compassionate man. It was an honor and a privilege to have gotten to know him over the years at Iona ranch. He was my friend and my golf partner. My mother loved Gerry and now they are in heaven talking about Iona and all snowbirds! The gossip at Iona was always juicy right Carolyn ? My Gerry rest in eternal peace! Farewell my friend! Fondly, Sean Quinn. ( Iona ranch lot 36)

- Sean Quinn

June 30, 2023 9:05pm
So sorry to hear of Jerry's. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Haverdink family. May God's comfort, peace and strength be with you at this difficult time. My deepest and sincerest condolences.

- Patti VanderHulst

June 30, 2023 3:37pm
Praying for God’s peace for you and your family. Enjoyed spending time with both of you at CRCG.

- Elsie Terpstra

June 29, 2023 6:57pm
Our hearts are saddened to hear of Jerrys passing and to know his smiling face is now with the angels. We are praying for comfort and God's Hand to strenghten you through this time many emotions. We are here to help in any way for you and all of your family Carolyn. - Don Pechumer

- Don and Vicki Pechumer

June 28, 2023 10:37pm
Deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow. My our Heavenly Father put Him loving arm around you and family and give comfort to all.

- Bob and Hazel Ludema

June 28, 2023 10:28am
I am sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I will miss his smiling face and positive outlook. My prayers for comfort and peace are with you and your family during this difficult time. - Michelle Pols

- Michelle Pols

June 27, 2023 2:41pm
Sorry to hear of your loss today. Praying for comfort, peace and strength in the days to come.

- Kathy Jelsema

June 27, 2023 2:35pm
So sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I remember him fondly from singing in the Metropolitan Choir. My thoughts and prayers go to the entire family as I know several of you as you go through this difficult time.

- kim peterson




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