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Remembering John H.  Groelsema

Groelsema, John H. John H. Groelsema, aged 94, a servant of Jesus Christ, went home to Glory on Monday, January 21, 2013.  He was preceded in death by his wives, Marie B. and Clara B.; son-in-law, Marv Yonker.  He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Lee Yonker, Gary and Wilma Huizenga, Jan and David Luyk, Beth Rupp, Robert and Marie-Cecile Groelsema, Cynthia Schipper, Tom and Sheri Groelsema; 19 grandchildren;  17 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; brother, Donald and Ethel Beach-Groelsema; a loving Christian friend, Jeanette Dyk; many nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held Monday 11am at Bethany United Reformed Church, 5401 Byron Center Ave. SW, Wyoming with Rev. Arthur Besteman and Rev. Casey Freswick officiating.  Interment Grandville Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville), 4145 Chicago Dr.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Zion Christian School or Faith Hospice.

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Cindy, So sorry to hear of the death of your father. Hope you find great joy in good memories and the celebration of life. Bruce Ballast

To all of you who loved "Dad" greatly. My deepest sympathy goes out to you at this time. Dad was a wonderful man, who touched many lives in a positive manner. His humble walk through this life has left large footprints to be filled by all of us who knew him. He will be missed much, but we can all celebrate a life lived in service of his Savior. He is the best example of a life lived selflessly that I know of. I loved him much, and will miss him always. Bob

Our sympathy to your family, your Dad was a kind and gentle spirit, I worked with him at the CRC offices. He was always very friendly. Thankful for the many years God gave him, now he gets to enjoy his reward for faithful servant hood. Sincerely Sue & Richard Lamberts Anonymous

Bob, Cindy & Tom and the rest of the family, Sympathy to you all in the passing of your dear father. After my dad died & I took my mom to church for the first time, your dad came up and hugged me & gave us words of encouragement. I shall remember him as always having a smile on his face. Such a good man! Karen Piper VanAlten

Cindy, My sympathies on the death of your father. I have fond memories of you telling me some about his life in the 90's when he was well, active, enjoying his life, walks and independence. May you feel good about your vast memories. John R Anonymous

What a privilage to have known John for such a long time. He truly was a man filled with Christ's love. I always enjoyed visiting with him whenever I was able to be at Bethany. He will be missed. Steve Agema

To the family of John, I'm so sorry for your loss and I know that God has his arms around all of you, giving you comfort and peace. I have very fond memories of your dad from the forties. Our parents were friends and our dads (Arnold Reister) worked together. Your dad had a strong faith and I'm sure he passed that on to all of you. Please accept my sincere sympathy. Genese (Reister) Snyder Genese (Reister) and Buz Snyder

Sorry to hear about Uncle John. When he had a garden over at my parents house Terra would enjoy being out there with him. He will always bring us happy thoughts. Donna Mosqueda

What a priveledge to know John. Such a Godly man...truly a servant of Jesus Christ. God knows the depth of your love and only He can bring the comfort your heart needs. Lovingly, Lucy Folkema Lucy Folkema

My heartfelt condolences to the Groelsema and Schipper families. Cathy Van Eck

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