Richard Pastoor

Richard Kent Pastoor, age 79, of Wyoming, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 18, 2018.  He was a longtime member of Eighth Reformed Church where he served as deacon and elder for many years. He was active in his community, serving on the Godfrey-Lee School Board, City of Wyoming Parks and Recreation Commission and the Wyoming City Council.  He was involved in radio for many years, starting on the Children’s Bible Hour as a teenager, then later as an announcer on WFUR and WMAX, and finally as a long-time partner at WYGR where he co-hosted the Polka Pops for nearly 20 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret “Maggie” Pastoor and his sister, Faith Heinrich. He is survived by his children, Scott Pastoor and fiancée, Beth Carroll, Kevin and Susan Pastoor, Deb and Bob Hoyle; 7 grandchildren; his nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Eighth Reformed Church, 841 Burton St. SW, Wyoming, with Rev. Harry Koops officiating. Interment Rest Lawn Memorial Park.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive SW and Thursday from 10-10:45 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Eighth Reformed Church Radio Fund.