Robert (Bob) E.  Borst, age 81, of Grandville, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Friday, January 24, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Judy Richards.  Bob will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years, Carol; children, Nancy Borst, Paul Borst; son-in-law, Dale Richards; grandchildren, Jason and Angie Machado, Lisa and David Behrenwald; great-grandchildren, Colin and Caleb Machado, Kalyn and Kyler Behrenwald; brothers, Jim Borst, Jack and Arlene Borst, Bill and Eleanor Borst; sister-in-law Jackie Albers;  and many nieces and nephews.  Bob proudly served his country in the US Army,  after which he owned and operated Grandville Towing for 39 years.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 11:00 am at Hope Christian Reformed Church, 3110 Barrett SW, Grandville, with Rev. Dale Fopma officiating.  Interment Floral View Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday from 5-8 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW., and on Tuesday from 10 - 10:45 am prior to the service at church. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to Faith Hospice.

 

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March 10, 2020 3:20pm
I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing, he was a wonderful man and I know Bill looked up to him, and Bob was a good friend as well. My heart and Prayers are with all of you. Please also accept my sympathies for the loss of Judy as well, I had no idea that she had also passed away. Be Blessed by God Sally

- Sally Crowner

January 27, 2020 9:28am
Sorry to see Bob pass. At M & T auto service we were able to partner with Bob for many years when he had Grandville towing. Prayers for his wife and family.

- David Tacoma

January 27, 2020 4:04am
Nancy and family - We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Joseph and Kelly Baird

- Joseph and Kelly Baird

January 25, 2020 11:30am
To Paul Bosch and the family do you have my sincere sympathy

- Armando Machado




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