Lawrence “Larry” Hamelink

Lawrence (Larry) John Hamelink (age 79) of Georgetown Township, Michigan, passed away on April 20, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Karen Hamelink of 59 years; son, L. Robert (Linda) Hamelink; daughter, Rebecca Davis; and daughter, Brenda (Lee) DeZeeuw; nine grandchildren: Anthony (Hannah) Davis, Tylan (Jessica) Davis, Austin Hamelink, Corden (Colette) DeZeeuw, Raniah Davis, Allison Hamelink, Gracie (Aydin) Schupbach, Trystan Moore, and Vijay DeZeeuw; six siblings: Bill Hamelin, Gary Hamelink, Donald (Nancy) Hamelink, George R. (Shirley) Hamelink, Joyce (Dan) Molino, Janice Mancuso; sister-in-law, Anita Vicarie; and many loved nieces and nephews, extended family members and friends new and old. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Esther Hamelink; parents-in-law, Vincent and Marie Vicarie; brother, Gary Hamelink; special cousin, Harold Steele; and brother-in-law, Vincent Todd Vicarie.

Larry graduated from Caledonia High School (1961) and attended Davenport College, on a golf scholarship, becoming a Class A Member of the PGA for 52 years. He was the first golf pro at The Pines golf course in Wyoming, MI. He then moved to Fairway Estates (Gleneagle) for 17 years. He achieved his lifelong dream of owning a golf course alongside his wife Karen. He accomplished his goal by purchasing Crestview Golf Club in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he invested 24 years prior to retirement. He was an honest businessman and generous to his family and friends.

Larry enjoyed golfing with Dana, Bill, Jerry, his brothers and many more. Alongside golf, he enjoyed NASCAR, ARCA, and antique cars, especially Hot Rods. Larry appreciated God’s great outdoors, including fishing, pheasant hunting in South Dakota, and planting trees. Larry and Karen have been active members of Rosewood Reformed Church for over 50 years. They enjoyed square dancing and card games with their cherished friends, traveling in their motorhome, and 27 winters together in Florida. Larry loved to laugh with family and friends over a cold Bud Light and enjoyed comedians Jackie Gleason and Carol Burnett. Larry loved his family and friends and always had a huge heart for golf and the Detroit Lions.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Rosewood Reformed Church, 2795 Rosewood St., Jenison, with Rev. Howard Moths officiating. Inurnment will take place at Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday, April 27, from 4-7 p.m. at the church and Friday from 10-11 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Michael J. Fox Foundation.