Harold Grifhorst

Harold Grifhorst, age 97, of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 15, 2016.  As a young man, he was involved in scouting and attained the status of Eagle Scout.  He proudly served his country during WWII and received the Purple Heart for his injuries.  As a businessman, he started Rollaway Movers, Inc.  Harold used his gifts and talents for several church and mission projects.  He was preceded in death by his first wife of 50 years, Gertrude; grandson, Mark; daughters-in-law, Fran Grifhorst and Jean Grifhorst.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 24 years, Eleanor; children, Ed and Kathi Grifhorst, Steve and Mabel Grifhorst, Judy and Jim Smith, Dave and Ellen Grifhorst, Tim and Judy Grifhorst; 28 grandchildren; 65 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; step children, Phyllis and Ron Dolislager, Ronald and Bev Porter, Charles and Gayla Porter, Darcia and Brad Kelley; 12 step grandchildren; many step great grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday 11 am at Grand Valley Baptist Church, O-3186 River Hill Dr., Grand Rapids, with Pastor Cliff Owens officiating.  Interment Rosedale Memorial Park.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday from 5-8:30 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW.  In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to Pine Ridge Bible Camp.