Gerrit Boverhof

Gerrit Boverhof, age 85, of Grandville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 12, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and 10 brothers and sisters. Gerrit will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 years, Jeanette; children, Gary and Deb Boverhof, Scott and Joyce Boverhof, Dan and Lindsey Boverhof, Tressa and Jeremey Lubbers; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters in-laws, Charles and Bonnie Behrend, Bonny Boverhof, Tom Blain, Stewart and Tracey Pepper, John Pepper; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Gerrit was a lifelong member of Southwest Protestant Reformed Church, where he served many terms as Deacon and Elder. Family is planning a private graveside service on Monday, July 16, at Winchester Cemetery. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2018, 7:00 pm at Southwest Protestant Reformed Church, 4875 Ivanrest Ave SW, Wyoming, 49418, with Rev. David Noorman officiating. Relatives and friends may meet with the family from 6 to 7 pm at church prior to service on Thursday. Following the service there will be a time of gathering and refreshments. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Southwest Protestant Church.

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July 14, 2018

You are all in my prayers. Sending all my love.

- Patricia Johnston-Theule

July 13, 2018

Aunt Nettie.....and family...... While I was teaching this morning, I kept hearing the "ping ping ping" of my cell phone. I knew something was going on.....and said a prayer..... Then at the end of my Summer School day, my daughter Laura called to let me know of uncle Grease's passing.......so I did not need to learn of it from FB....... Please know that my love and prayers are with you all.......I'm so sorry for your loss. I rejoice and am grateful that you had your loving husband, father, grand father, great grandpa for 85 years.....We lost daddy at age 74. Losing a loved one is never easy.....but holding them close in thoughts, prayers, precious memories......is so important. Grieving and healing take many forms......If I may......I would suggest that your family might take some joy and comfort in making quilts.....or pillows......from some of his clothing......Not a day goes by that I do not lean back into my chair and the quilt made from dad's shirts and pants......The day we came together to cut and sew......all 7 of us plus mom......and some of our children....shared stories, we laughed, we cried, and we healed......or at least began to heal.........This is long.....Let me close......telling you that my love is with you......and my prayers. Debbie (one of the many Debbie Boverhof's ) 😊 (The "original") 😊

- Deb Kennedy (Boverhof)