John F. Dailey, age 79, of Caledonia, went home to be with his Lord unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Judy (Post); children: Cheryl and David Northrop, Susan Dailey, Karen and Paul Gipe; grandchildren: Jacqui Northrop, John Northrop (fiancée Emily); sisters: Josie Stone, Joyce Dailey (Rick), Judy (Denny) Morris, Jean Schenk; sisters-in-law: Joyce (Bo) Lemmond, Karen Post; many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Kay; in-laws, August and Ruth Post; 4 brothers-in-law.  John enjoyed the outdoors, especially golfing and gardening.  He was active in the Caledonia Village and Township and also Credit Union boards.  He loved to sing, most recently in “The Sounds of Joy.”  John retired from GM-Diesel after more than 30 years.  A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at Peace Church, 6950 Cherry Valley, Middleville.  Interment Lakeside Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday, July 23, 2018 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, 616 E. Main St., Caledonia.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Fund.

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July 24, 2018 10:21am
We want to express our sympathy to Judy and family for your loss.From Vicki & Stan Hall, Henretta Bolhuis,Sharon Boersma,Beth Meuser and Pam Piers

- STANLEY HALL

July 20, 2018 3:19am
Our sincere condolences to Judy and family during this bittersweet time—bitter because of an undetermined time until we can see John again, but sweet because we know with certainty that John will be waiting for us in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our memories of John are of a helpful, friendly and loving man who befriended us when we were new to Caledonia as transplants. We love him and anticipate our meeting with him at a future time.

- David & Jennifer Snook

July 19, 2018 3:13am
Our sincere condolences to Judy and family at this bittersweet time—bitter because of an undetermined time until we see John again, but sweet because we know with certainty that John will be waiting for us in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our memories of John are of a helpful, friendly and loving man who befriended us when we were new to Caledonia as transplants. We love him and anticipate our meeting with him at a future time.

- David & Jennifer Snook




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