Marvin C. Meekhof, age 89, of Byron Center, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Dementia, on Sunday, March 15, 2020. He was a builder by trade and a builder of friendships and relationships in life. Marv was a kind and generous man, loving and faithful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.  He was a charter member of Calvary Christian Reformed Church, where he served as an elder, deacon, and on the Building and Grounds Committee.  Marv loved traveling with his wife for many years throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada and many fun memories were made camping with his family each year.  He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Margaret Meekhof; children, Daniel and Irene Meekhof, Julie and Rick Koning, Meri and Jim Vis, Sheri and Brian Poley, David and Connie Meekhof; 18 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Howard and Genevieve Meekhof; and brother-in-law, Neil Baas.  He was preceded in death by his grandson, Joe Meekhof; and sister, Thelma Custer.  The family wishes to express their appreciation for the loving care provided to Marv by the staff at Byron Manor and Kindred Hospice over the past two years.   Due to COVID-19, a private funeral service will be held.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Guiding Light.

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March 23, 2020 6:40pm
Margaret, I'm sorry, I just noticed I left something out of my original post.....not only a wonderful father, etc., but also a spiritually Blessed Husband for you! We all should be so Blessed to have a husband like Marv. God Bless you, Cheryl

- Cheryl Langerhorst Ricketson

March 23, 2020 6:34pm
Margaret and family, I was saddened to read Marv has left his earthly family but joyous he is now with his savior and heavenly family. Knowing he is no longer suffering here must be a relief, yet mixed emotions at the loss of such a wonderful father, grandfather, gr grandfather, brother and friend. I certainly valued him as both a "brother" in Christ as well as a friend, ever since he built my 1st and only new house in Grandville, MI in 1971. Such a gentleman and Christian soul! I pray Margaret and family will be Blessed with God's peace during and after this time of grief. In His Love, your "sister' in Christ and friend Cheryl Langerhorst Ricketson

- Cheryl Langerhorst Ricketson

March 19, 2020 4:50am
Don and express our sympathy to you, Margaret and your family in the passing of Marv. He certainly was a great guy!

- Janice Postma

March 18, 2020 11:41am
Meekhof family, My sympathy and prayers are with you all. May God's arms of love, comfort and peace surround each of you and hold you in His tender care. In Christian love, Margaret

- Margaret Warners

March 17, 2020 4:20pm
Meri & Sheri, We are so sorry for your loss. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. Thinking of you all as you celebrate your dad's remarkable life on Wednesday. Love, Gary & Lori Werkema

- Lori Werkema

March 17, 2020 2:29pm
Our sympathies are with you all at this time.

- Bill & Nancy Swiger

March 17, 2020 6:35am
Margaret, Dan & Irene, Rochelle & Nathan, we send our love and prayers for your special Husband, father and grandfather. We wish we could be with you to celebrate his life. We will do so in our hearts and prayers. With our deepest love and sympathy we send you love and peace.

- Craig and Sue Engweiler

March 16, 2020 4:52pm
It was a pleasure taking care of Marv! Loved working and seeing him everyday. I bet he’s traveling up in heaven and is no longer fighting this horrible disease. Prayers to the family ❣️

- Katie Morehouse




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