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Remembering Gerald   Roon

Gerald Roon Gerald Dale Roon, age 74, of Hudsonville, passed away peacefully from his earthly life to his life eternal on Monday, April 21, 2014.  He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Cornelia Roon; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ralph and Jane Rozema; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Don and Grace Jager.  He will be dearly missed by his wife of 53 years, Annjean Roon; their children, Scott and MaryAnn Roon, Michael and Cheryl Bos, Doug and Judy Kramer, Steve and Angie Roon; grandchildren, Joel and Heather Bolhuis, Eric and Michelle Tien, Wm. Michael Kramer, Jeff and Danyelle Roon, Jeremy Roon and Kassie Lindsay, Jordan Roon, Sean Roon, David Bos, Christian Bos, Ryan Roon, Elizabeth Svetlana Bos, Kevin Roon; great grandchildren, Brynn Tien, Bryce Tien, Carsen Tien, Logan Bolhuis, Tobyn Bolhuis, Turner Roon, Breckyn Bolhuis; brother and sister-in-law, Pierce and Ida Roon; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Harriet Jager, Gert and Hans Bokhout, John and Harriet Rozema, Tom and Yvonne Rozema; several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday 7 pm at Messiah Christian Reformed Church, 2900 Springdale, Hudsonville with Rev. Ken Havert and Rev. Dan Gritter officiating.  Interment Georgetown Township Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-9 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW and on Thursday from 6-6:45 pm at church prior to the service.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Hudsonville Christian School or Unity Christian High School Building Fund.  Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. 

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I treasure memories of growing up in Rusk with Gerry. Just recently recalling the Wednesday night catechisms and rooler skating afterwards. I share in your sorrow of losing your spouse. "the memory of the righteous will be a blessing." Proverbs 10:7a say with confidence--"The Lord is my Helper" Barbara Buist

Steve & Angie Roon my thoughts & prayers go out to you and your families at the loss of Steve's dad. Judy Goldner

Dear Jean, Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family in the passing of your husband. May God comfort and bless you today and in the days to come. Sincerely, John Postmus

Scott & MaryAnn, I am so sorry for your loss. My mom & your dad are now cancer & pain free. Praying you will feel God's peace. Sheryl Gabrielse-Eytcheson

Dear Annjean, We saw Gerry's obituary in the newspaper. Even though we haven't been together for years, I want to reach out to tell you that our thoughts and prayers are with you. My memories of the two of you are when you were first dating and what a nice couple you were. May you feel God's nearness. Garry & Lynne (Mackus) Den Besten

Steve, Angie, Sean, Ryan and Kevin, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, as you grieve the loss of a father, father-in-law and grandfather. Stephanie Moss

Dear Jean and family, We are so sorry for the loss of Jerry. He was a wonderful neighbor here on Hess Lake. He was always happy when we saw him. John will especially miss meeting up in the middle of the road with Jerry and the other neighbors for small chats:) You are in our thoughts and prayers. John and Renae Morton

Sincere sympathies and many prayers to you Jean and all your family. May you find peace in the fact that Jerry is no longer suffering...God Bless you in the days to come as you go through your time of grief........ Pamela Hammond

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