Gordon Veldink

November 1, 1935 ~
March 22, 2021

Gordon Lee Veldink, age 85, of Jenison, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 22, 2021, and now joins his wife of 61 years, Lois, and his son, Richard. Gord was a loving husband, dad, and grandpa, and great-grandpa who cherished his family. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Gord was a self-employed contractor for many years, building many homes in West Michigan. He enjoyed the many years he spent up at the cottage at Hess Lake where lots of great memories were made with family and friends over the years. As an avid outdoor enthusiast, Gord also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working in his garden. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Gary and Judy Veldink, Jim and Karla Veldink, Sandy and Dan Helms; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brother and sisters, Larry and Ginny Veldink, Joan and Paul Huyser, Betty and Ron VandenBerg; sister-in-law, Ruth Veldink; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Bethel United Reformed Church, 8360 Cottonwood Jenison, with Rev. James Evenhouse officiating. Burial Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday, March 26, from 5-8 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Love INC of Hudsonville.

The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed via this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGfa6z376XlFQEpI0vF2WyQ/featured

Visitation
Friday, March 26
5:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Funeral Service
Saturday, March 27
11:00am

Bethel United Reformed Church
8360 Cottonwood Dr.
Jenison, MI 49428
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Leave Your Tribute Message

April 19, 2021 9:14pm
My condolences to your family in the passing of Gord. I just returned from Florida and was surprised to learn of his passing. Wayne and I had a lot of good times with your folks. Wayne went hunting with him several times. Very good memories. May the Lord send you comfort. S

- Sharon Walcott

March 27, 2021 9:17am
Love and blessings to the family! Sending my thoughts and prayers from a distance back to all of you in the passing of your dad and grandpa! "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord!" And so it is for Gord! Blessings to all! Pastor Don

- Donald Van Slyke

March 26, 2021 6:48pm
Our sincere sympathies to the family. We have fond memories of Gords handy work with our first home and the cottage.

- Fred and Joyce De Jong

March 25, 2021 8:57pm
My sympathy and prayers to all the family. May you find God’s peace now and always.

- Jean Roon




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