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Raymond DeGraaf, age 93, of Wyoming, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 11, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Margery in 2009 and his daughter-in-law, Karen DeGraaf. Ray was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a longtime member of the Lee Street Christian Reformed Church. His memory will be cherished by his children, Carl DeGraaf, Linda and Melvin Elliott, Anita and John Winters, Rick and Pat DeGraaf, Jon and Kelly DeGraaf; 12 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; brother, Clare DeGraaf; and many nieces and nephews. Ray proudly served our country as a member of the United States Army Air Corps during WWII. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 15, 11:30 am at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4145 Chicago Dr. SW, Grandville, with Rev. Kent Rottman officiating. Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday from 5-8 pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Sunset Manor.
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September 14, 2016 6:23pm
Dear Cousins: Carl, Linda, Mel, John, Anita, Rick, Pat, Jon, Kelly and family, We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Ray's passing. I am so grateful to God for our dear Uncle Ray and Aunt Marge and the influence they were in Brian's upbringing. We admired and love them both so very much. They were so loving and kind. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you and your families: ---All our love your cousins' Brian and Darlene
- Brian and Darlene Verburg--
September 13, 2016 2:03pm
I always enjoyed our trips to Grand Rapids to visit my family ( the DeGraaf's ). Uncle Ray and Aunt Marge always made the trip to Detroit for any of our weddings. I will say some prayers for him.
Bruce Covert
- Bruce Covert
September 13, 2016 1:06pm
Jon and Gretchen,
Molly and I are so sorry for your loss. Our family will keep you and your boys in our thoughts.
- Marc and Molly Lewis
September 13, 2016 3:44am
So sorry for your loss I want to thank you for sharing your father with me and our entire Sunset community. He was a very special man with a contagious smile and a beautiful heart. He touched everyone's life that he came in contact with and he is truly missed.
- Sandy Garcia
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