George Edward Mott, age 87, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2020.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.  He belonged to the Knights of Columbus at Holy Name of Jesus Church, elected as their first Grand Knight.  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Helen Mott, son-in-law, John DeBoode; and sister, Marilyn Foust. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 68 years, Mamie; children: Linda DeBoode, Tom and Kelly Mott;  grandchildren: Eric (Tara) VanDyke, Brent (Mandy) VanDyke, Phil (Aprille) Marsh, Kevin (Tracy) Marsh, Greg (Katelyn) Marsh, Sam (Erika) Mott, Cody (Meghan) Mott, Casey Mott; many great grandchildren; sister, Madelyn Mott; many nieces and nephews.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:30 a.m. Thursday, January 16, 2020, at  Holy Name of Jesus Church, 1630 Godfrey Ave. SW, Wyoming, with Rev. Stephen Dudek presiding.  Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday, January 15, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home 4646 Kalamazoo Avenue SE, Kentwood.  Memorial contributions may be made to First Step House of Grand Rapids.

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January 18, 2020 4:50am
our deepest sympathies to your family, may you find comfort in all your wonderful memories. George was such a wonderful man and a great neighbor, showing such kindness to our mother. Bonnie and Crystal (Kuyt)

- Bonnie Lou Salas

January 11, 2020 8:04pm
Our Uncle George was such a dear and special person. All of us were touched in some way by this kind and gentle man. He was an important figure in our lives who will be missed. Our sympathies go out to the entire family. Especially our Aunt Mamie and our cousins Linda and Tom.

- Sam & Barb Licata




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