Marcus “Max” Faasse

Marcus “Max” Faasse, age 88, of Jenison, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, December 17, 2015. He was born in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and came to the United States with his family at the age of three. He proudly served our country in the Navy during WWII. He was preceded in death by his grandsons, Ryan and Alex; his brother, Bill; sisters, Jeanne and Mary. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 69 years, Louise; his children, Marc and Nancy Faasse, Tom and Kris Faasse, Jan and Tom Hoffer, Susan and Paul Bogardus, Jim and Shannon Faasse, Dan and Susan Faasse; 17 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; sister, Corinne Terkeurst; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bob Westra, Marge DeHaan, Richard Jeltema, Vivian VanDyke, Donna Wierenga, Lorraine and Mel VandenBerg; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Monday 11 am at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW, with Dr. Daniel Mouw officiating. Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday from 4-8 pm at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Cary Christian Center or World Renew/DRS.

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December 23, 2015

Louise, Our condolences for your loss. So sad we could not make it to the visitation. You were good neighbors for many years and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr Faasse will always be remembered on 38th St for the Windmill and the way he celebrated the 4th of July! Blessings, Christy

- Christy (Kerkstra) Garner

December 21, 2015

Marc, I am sorry to learn of the loss of your father. I wish you peace and comfort in your grief. Sincerely, Edward Schmitt, Marie McKay and family

- Max Faasse

December 21, 2015

I had the privilege to meet Max Faasse once, on the birthday of his grandfather Marcus Faasse. I was only 8 years, and Max held me high up because my name is Max too, and because we were there with at least three Marcus on the party. I still have to picture. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Max (greatgrandson of Marcus Faasse, grandson of Tannetje Husselman Faasse)

- (Marcus) Max Vermeulen

December 21, 2015

On behalf of American House of Jenison, we want to convey our deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your Husband/Father. We want to thank you for the privilege of caring for him at Cherrywood Manor. May God bless and comfort you as your grieve.

- Julie Ann Mesman

December 20, 2015

Dear Aunt Louise and family, Carolyn and I were saddened to hear of Uncle Max's passing. I know Max to have been a man of deep faith and so we know he is now rejoicing in heaven. I have great memories of our family vacations together and the laughter Uncle Max brought to our gatherings. God bless you all and we will pray for God's love and grace to be upon during this time of sorrow.

- Henry and Carolyn Westra

December 20, 2015

Peace, prayers and blessings.

- Paul and Pat Wiers

December 19, 2015

Uncle Max was always my favorite! My thoughts are with you all, much love and sympathy.

- Kathy Hofstra

December 18, 2015

Hello Cousins and Aunt Louise, I am so sorry about Uncle Max but rejoice with you in his home-going. I will not be able to be able to see you on Sunday but will see you on Monday. My sympathies to you.

- Mary Van Dyke Cohle