Gary Roskam

October 21, 1939 ~
April 29, 2022

Gary Roskam, age 82, of Jenison, was called to his heavenly home on Friday, April 29, 2022, and entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and is now reunited with his wife, Janet who preceded him. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Hans and Rena Roskam; brother, Peter Roskam; and great-grandson, Eli Ayala. Gary was born in 1939 in Nijemirdum, Friesland, The Netherlands, before immigrating to the United States in 1948. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Richard and Carol Roskam, Nancy and Mark Hill, Ronald Roskam, Kevin and Char Roskam; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; his sister, Grace and John Vander Molen; sisters–in-law and brothers-in-law, Tetsje Hoekstra, Getsje Noordzij, Atsje and Lammert Zwaagstra, Harm and Ittie Klijnsma; Johannes and Netty Van Maldegem, Tedman Dykstra. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Tuesday at Baldwin St. Christian Reformed Church, 2101 Baldwin St., Jenison with Rev. Don Van Slyke officiating. Burial Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday from 5-8 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 on Tuesday. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Sunset Legacy Foundation or Gideons International.

Visitation
Monday, May 2
5:00pm - 8:00pm

MKD - Grandville
4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418
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Phone: (616) 534-8656

Visitation
Tuesday, May 3
10:00am - 10:45am

Baldwin St. Christian Reformed Church
2101 Baldwin St.
Jenison, MI 49428
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Funeral Service
Tuesday, May 3
11:00am

Baldwin St. Christian Reformed Church
2101 Baldwin St.
Jenison, MI 49428
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Leave Your Tribute Message

May 19, 2024 6:01pm
My condolences to Gary's children. I first met Gary when we both worked for Citizens First National Bank in Ridgewood, NJ in the 1960s. He was extremely friendly and helpful to me. My wife and I occasionally got together with Gary and Janet. When I moved to Chicago in 1973, I lost contact but during COVID's isolation, we again connected by phone. I was surprised to hear that he had passed away after talking with him so recently before. Gary was one of the most optimistic people I have ever known. He was unashamedly proud of his faith and deeply in love with his wife Janet. I'm sure he'll be missed.

- John King

May 06, 2022 1:22pm
To his family. We were very sorry to hear of the passing of our dear friend Gary. I wish we knew he passed. We went to the gym with him for years. He was always so friendly and kind. He loved you his children so much. We had dinner at his house about a year ago now. Rex and him would talk regularly. We will miss him greatly. You all have our sincere sympathy. Toni and Rex Marion.

- Rex and Toni Marion

May 01, 2022 11:47am
To one of my very best friends in the Lord. I enjoyed our time together. You were always so happy and cheerful. I am so happy now you are with Janet now, I know how much you loved n miss her. I will miss you also because I loved you in the Lord.

- Aafke Saunders

May 01, 2022 8:03am
What a nice person Gary was. He was always happy and loved to go to Big Boy every day if he could. Sorry for your lost. He is now in heaven with his dearly beloved wife.

- Bonnie TerAvest




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