J. Melvin Dill

J. Melvin Dill, age 101, of Grandville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 29, 2017. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 42 years, Helen; grandson, Kevin Dill; and close friend of 23 years, Lois Tigchon. Mel was a retiree of General Motors Diesel where he worked as a tool design engineer. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed gardening, fishing, woodworking, and beekeeping. Mel is survived by his children, Noreen (Carl) Chapman, Doug (Linda) Dill, John (Sharon) Dill, Ron (Paula) Dill, Suzanne (Dean) Dykstra; 16 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 2, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Grandville United Methodist Church, 3140 Wilson Ave. SW, Grandville, with Rev. Rick Tigchon officiating. Interment Grandville Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW and Friday from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the church service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Sunset Association or Grandville United Methodist Church Children’s Fund.