Henry J. Gort

Henry J. Gort, age 89, of Jenison, went to be with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his loving family at his bedside on Sunday, September 17, 2017 under Kindred Hospice Care at Sunset Manor in Jenison.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 67 years, Lois (Quist) Gort; his children, Luanne (Jim) Mellema, Dave (Dianne) Gort, Sheri (Jeff) Pulver; 9 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; sister, Maxine Bell; several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Hilbert and Anna Gort; brother, Edwin Gort.  He was an expert mason early in his career prior to becoming an inventory control specialist for Westinghouse Corporation for two decades.  He loved baseball and was an avid Detroit Tigers fan.  He was an active member at Lee Street Christian Reformed Church in Wyoming, MI for 63 years, where he served as a deacon and elder for many years. Henry was a faithful servant of the Lord and a Godly example of humility, grace and generosity.  He was a great role model to his family and all who knew him.  He always encouraged faith and love, and desired that everyone know Jesus.  Special appreciation is extended to those who assisted with his loving care in his final days: Patience, Tara, Mary, Jessica and grandson, Ben.  Funeral services will be held Thursday 11 am at Lee Street Christian Reformed Church, 1261 Lee St. SW, Wyoming, with Rev. Kent Rottman officiating.  Interment Grandville Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive SW and on Thursday from 10-10:45 am at the church prior to the service.  Henry had a special heart for Christian education.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions, in his memory, to Lee Street Christian Reformed Church Christian Education Fund would be deeply appreciated.