Obituary

Remembering John Link

John Link - September 7, 1937 - October 9, 2022
Ruth E. Link -  June 9, 1940 - October 14, 2022

John and Ruth Link, of Grandville, went to their heavenly home and were received into the loving arms of their faithful Savior within the same week. John, formerly of Minnesota, was a respected drywaller in the Grand Rapids area for many years. He was actively involved in sports for his girls and grandsons and an avid sports fan. Ruth graduated from Blodgett Hospital’s Nursing School and worked there as a nurse for many years. John and Ruth loved serving their Lord and his people through their church and Bible Study Fellowship. They will be lovingly remembered by their children, Kristy and Rick Lobbes, Lisa and Jon Jipping; grandchildren, Peter and April Lobbes, Patrick Lobbes, Eric and Megan Jipping, Daniel and Kaley Jipping; one great-granddaughter, Lillian Ruth Jipping; John’s brothers and sisters, Gerrit Link, Betty Roelofs, Ben Link, Fred Link; Ruth’s sisters, Mary Regts, Edna Snoeyink; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 17, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Hope Christian Reformed Church, 3110 Barrett St. SW, Grandville, with Rev. Dale Fopma officiating. The burial will take place at Grandville Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday, October 16, from 3-6 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to BSF International or Faith Hospice.

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Memorial Service

Monday, October 17 · 11:00am

Location

Hope CRC

3110 Barrett Ave SW
Grandville, MI 49418

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Our hearts grieve deeply with you in this great loss of both your parents and grandparents. John and Ruth were very special Grandville neighbors while we were raising our family there. Ruth always had a big smile to share and John was always willing to help a neighbor out! Even after we moved away we enjoyed visiting with them when we were back in the area. We have many fond memories of them hosting us at their Big Star Lake cottage over the years. Both John and Ruth had huge giving hearts that reflected the God they loved and served. Their faith is now sight! Praise God! Jill & Marc

— Jill Emery

My sympathy to the family in your loss. I got to know Ruth through many years at BSF. I learned and grew so much through her teaching. Then I went on and joined her team of discussion leaders at Disciplers at South Grandville. We had so much fun as a team going out for lunch after Bible study. It was a special time in my life and I'm still using the notes I took from her lectures as I lead a Bible study in my church. So glad I got to know her!

— Nancy Grevenstuk

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