Obituary

Remembering 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.

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My sympathies to the Grifhorst family and my Grandma.

— Fred and Sue Dolislager

So sorry for the family of Uncle Harold, he was a very nice and kind man.

— Howard, Jr. & Carol Grifhorst

My sympathies to the Grifhorst family.

— Linda Kort-Hovey

On behalf of American House we want to convey our deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your Husband/Father. We want to thank you for the privilege of caring for him at Cherrywood Manor. May God bless and comfort you as you grieve.

— Julie Ann Mesman

Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Harold, I know he was a wonderful man...because his children and grandchildren are all kind, caring, wonderful people. My deepest sympathy to all of the Grifhorst family, especially my dear cousins Tim and Judy and family.

— Susan Bowersox

My deepest sympathy to the Grifhorst family. Your parents were among the first clients of mine back in 1989. I believe they were referred to me by Ken Jipping. I enjoyed your father immensely and still think of his Christian nature and generosity every time I enter a certain Ace Hardware or pass a certain home in Grandville.

— Jack A. Vande Bunte

My sympathies and condolences to Kevin Grifhorst and all the family. I always enjoyed inspecting camp and listening to the stories of the early days. God Bless you all.

— Mike Larabel

My heartfelt condolences to the while Grifhorst family. What a great man of God to lead the family in His ways.

— Bonnie (Meerman) Esther

John and I are sorry for your loss. But what a long life and what a legacy to leave behind in the strength of his family.

— Leslie Anne Wood

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