Henry John Klifman, age 78, of Grandville, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. He was preceded in death by 4 sisters, 4 brothers, and his grandson, Nicholas Stegeman. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 60 years, Wilma; son, Greg and Sandy Klifman; daughters, Laurie Kalee, Connie and Steve Stegeman; 5 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sisters, Florence Pols, Eleanor and Rog Rozeveld. Hank proudly served his country in the US Navy. He loved to putter around “the shack”. Funeral services will be held on Friday 11 am at Jenison Bible Church, 6360 14th Ave., Hudsonville, with Pastor Lee Buer officiating. Interment Grandville Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to Nick Stegeman Memorial Scholarship at Grandville Christian School.
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September 01, 2016 3:11am
Aunt Wilma, Greg, Laurie, Connie and families,
Precious memories of Uncle Hank making me smile through tears. I know it is for you too, more so. So sorry for your loss, but rejoicing for Him. One day soon, we will all be together. What a day that will be!!
- Kim Vanderhelm
August 31, 2016 2:21pm
So very sorry for your loss. You & your family are in our thoughts & prayers. May God Bless, love you guys
- Johnny & Anita Martin
August 31, 2016 10:56am
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Hank was a kind and caring man, a true example of a Christian. He gave me strength when I needed it most. I will miss sharing a cup of coffee with him while he talked about the way things used to be. Most of all I will miss his big bear hugs.
- Nancy Weeks
August 31, 2016 4:36am
Michael and I are very sorry for your loss, what a great man! May God Bless you and bring comfort as your family heals .
- Kimberly Bartlett
August 31, 2016 4:09am
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
- Doug & Sally Salisbury