Howard   Longstreet

Longstreet, Howard Howard P. Longstreet, age 91, of Grandville, was called home to be with his Lord on Friday, August 23, 2013 and was reunited with his beloved wife, Minnie and family members who preceded him in death.  A kind and gracious man, Howard loved and served people in many different ways and had many friends.  He served on the council of his church and volunteered for many years at the Bibles for Missions Thrift Center.  A man of integrity, his faith was evident to all who knew him.  He loved and was loved by his family who will cherish his legacy and example. He will be remembered by his children, Linda and Steve Westra and their children, Sara and Jon Meengs (Dylan, Hannah, Lynnae), Amy and Reed Miller (Niklas, Henrik), Eric and Chelsea Westra, Sandra and Jack Dik and their children, Bryan and Amy Dik (Eli, Silas, Abram, Jasper), Kerrie and Eric Vanden Bosch (Braden, Sawyer, Miles), Rachel Dik; sisters-in-law, Ruth Van Strien, Betty Zandstra; brother-in-law, George and Edith Van Strien; and many nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 3 at 1 pm at Kelloggsville Christian Reformed Church, 610 52nd St. SE, Kentwood with Rev. Jack Dik officiating.  Interment Pine Hill Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday, September 1 from 5-8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW and Tuesday, September 3 for one hour prior to the service at church.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Bibles for Missions Thrift Center (Kentwood location).