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Remembering Matthew John Holwerda

Holwerda, Matthew John Matthew John Holwerda, age 63, of Hudsonville, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, February 22, 2015 after a brief and intense battle with cancer.  He was the former owner and CEO of Hilco Technologies.  He loved golfing, bowling, and fishing.  He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather who will be deeply missed by his wife of 42 years, Diane; children and grandchildren, Matthew and Mary Holwerda (Bryce, Mia), Marcus and Nisi Holwerda (Kyndra, Mason), Apryl Cherry; sister and brother, Cathy and Mike Bontekoe, Malcomb and Leanna Holwerda; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Duwayne and Tena Dykehouse; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Duwayne Dykehouse, Dawn and Ed Vruggink, Darrell and Robyn Dykehouse, Denise and Jerry DeJong, Deb and Bob Langeweg, Lorraine Dykehouse; many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew and Virginia Holwerda; sister, Starlene Daverman; brother-in-law, Dean Dykehouse.  Funeral services will be held on Friday 11 am at Georgetown Christian Reformed Church, 6475 40th Ave., Hudsonville, with Rev. Marc Nelesen and Rev. Jack Dick officiating.  Interment Blendon Township Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW and on Friday from 10-10:45 at church prior to the service.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Kids First Emergency Shelter of DA Blodgett and St. John’s Homes.

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Diane- We are deeply sorry... Praying the Lord's Comfort and Peace for you and your family. We are here if you need anything, any time! Kelly Stepanek

Aunt Diane and family, My prayers and deepest sympathy go out to you. It is with a heavy heart that I will not be there but I will be in spirit. I am thankful I had an opportunity to say goodbye Joe Bontekoe

Diane and family, We know the strength of your love for each other and your love of our Lord will see you through the moments ahead. You have a wealth of friends and neighbors who loved Matt and who continue to love you. We are sending our heart-felt sorrow across the distance and cannot regret enough that we aren't standing by your side. May you find comfort and may your memories help sustain you. Love, Douglas Pentico

Dear Diane, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Matt. We are in Florida, but our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God be your comfort during this difficult time. Linda Dekkinga

Apryl and Marc, I am so sorry for your loss, please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Joyce DeBoer

This is such a shock. Please accept my prayers for the family we at Watermark CC will miss him he always made me chuckle when I played with him. Hey lefty knock a hole in one for me up there Gil Schroeter

Diane, Gary and I are so incredibly saddened by your loss. We have had many enjoyable conversations with you and Matt over the years at the Pentico's parties. We are praying that the comfort of knowing Matt's life was so well lived helps you in this very difficult time. Gerry Molyneux/Kovitz

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