LaVerne Roelofs

Laverne John Roelofs, age 67, of Grandville, was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, May 26, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Aileen Roelofs. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 43 years, Janet; son, John Roelofs; siblings, Carol and Ralph Brunsting, Linda and Ron DeGolier, Fred and Cora Roelofs, Marcia and Jack Veldhouse; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, David and Deb Vander Wall of Arizona; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday 11 am at inSpirit Church, 870 74th St. SW, Byron Center, with Pastor Randy Ledeboer officiating. Interment Kent Memorial Gardens. Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday from 6-9 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Brookcrest Christian Nursing Home. The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers at Brookcrest for the compassionate care and love given to Vern during his time there.

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May 31, 2016

May 31, 2016 Vern was so young to be placed in the nursing home environment- and we helped him adjust through that transition-He had to daily live with pain that none of us mostly have never experienced. I pray he is now happy, peaceful and pain free. He had a great sense of humor and a strong relationship with his God- he was not afraid to share his emotions and feelings. All of these things made him very dear to myself and staff. We are keeping you all in our prayers as you go through this time of loss..

- Maxine Tanner

May 30, 2016

3Dear Janet, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I will miss seeing Vern and talking with him! He always let me know what was going on and he always asked me how my husband was doing! I will also miss my hugs from you! I am praying for you all! Love, Marge Salamone

- Marge Salamone

May 28, 2016

Vern you will definitely be missed everybody is already asking about you and miss you terribly I will miss you too you were a great person and your directions where amazing and really we had some great conversations you were my old neighbor from way back and I remember you from church you are a good person my prayer are with Janet and John and your wonderful family .

- Luz kapteyn

May 27, 2016

Vern, you will be missed by all of your friends and family at Brookcrest. Our home and culture will never be the same without you. We know you loved us all, as we did you. Thank you for all the smiles that you provided for the team and those around you. We were always guaranteed we'd never have a dull moment! We are happy your pain and suffering has gone, but will miss you always. Thank you for spending the last couple years of your life on earth with us. God bless your family as they mourn your loss and may God give them strength and remember all the good times. Ben Leavell Brookcrest

- Benjamin Leavell