LaVerne DeYoung

LaVerne Neland DeYoung, age 90, of Grandville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 5, 2024. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Kirk Meyer. LaVerne is lovingly remembered by his wife of 70 years, Nancy; children, Sheri Meyer, Kim DeYoung, Karen and Mitch Grissen; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Tess and Jeremiah Hawkins (Gavin, Carter), Chad and Katie Meyer (Michael, Joseph), Cody and Abby Cooper (Otto, Lawson), Trevor Cooper, Bradley Hastings, Adam and Isabella Hastings, Brooke and Steven Russell (Cali, Aubrey), Christine and John Panagetopulos (Ava) ; sister, Karen Hendrickson, sister-in-law, Pat Reeder; many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf (Grandville), 4145 Chicago Dr. SW, 49418, with Pastor Rick Kiekintiveld officiating. Burial will take place at Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Thursday from 1-2 pm prior to the service at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Fair Haven Church where LaVerne was a charter member or Love Your Neighbor.