Hilbert (Hib) Gort, age 97, of Jenison, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 4, 2020. Hib spent his entire life in Wyoming, MI with the exception of the three years he gave for his flag and country.  He fought in the Pacific and earned two bronze battle stars along with a Philippines Liberation Medal.  After discharge, he began a 40 year career with Michigan Bell Telephone Company.  With his wife, Helen, they began their family, going on to have five children.  Hib spent many years doing volunteer work for the Telephone Pioneer Club.  He was a member of Lee St. CRC since 1927 where he served several terms as office bearer over the years. After 65 years of marriage, Hib was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, in 2009; and also preceded by a son, Steven.  He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Judy Portis, David and Sandra Gort, Andy and Beth Gort, Keith and Jan Gort; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister-in-law, Mag Gort; several nieces and nephews. A private funeral service will be held on Friday, July 10 at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW with Rev. Kent Rottman, officiating.  Burial Grandville Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family on Friday from 10 to 11:45 am prior to the service at the funeral home.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Lee Street Christian Reformed Church.

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July 18, 2020 10:07am
Dear Judy, Dave, Keith, and Andy, I'm sorry for the loss of your Dad. Even when someone leaves us at the end of a long, full, and blessed life, it hurts to lose one of the fixed points of our world from the beginning. May you find comfort as you experience this loss.

- Linda TerHaar

July 12, 2020 6:07pm
Eleven years ago, Hib and I were part of an "Understanding Grief" group at Trillium Woods. Some of us met for lunch once a month even after our sessions ended. Hib was a joy to know. When I saw his obituary, I immediately thought, "He's with his wife." He missed her so much and wasn't ashamed to show his grief. I'll always remember him for that. God bless you and comfort you, as only He can.

- Patsy S Clark

July 10, 2020 2:45am
We have missed seeing him for a while ,and will miss him and his smile and happy even joyous greetings, my sympathy goes out to all the family while you celebrate his life. Church family member. Ron Kole

- Ron Kole

July 07, 2020 1:17pm
To the Gort family,sending love and my sympathy! You have been truly blessed to have a Christian father and grandfather, He was always good to me, He will be missed, but he lived a good and long life., Until we meet again 🙌

- Sheryll Huzel

July 07, 2020 5:59am
Dear Gort Family: I am so sorry to hear of Hib's death. He was one of our favorite neighbors while growing up. I personally have many fond memories of your Mom and Dad, He had a long life but saying good-bye is hard. You all have my sympathies. Al (Butch) De Jonge

- Allen J De Jonge




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