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Remembering Roger   Zylstra

Zylstra, Roger Roger Zylstra, age 81, of Grandville, peacefully passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2014.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Conny; their children, Betty and Dan Besteman, Terri and Scott White, James “Jeff” Zylstra, Doug and Ketzi Zylstra, Steve and Krisztina Zylstra; grandchildren, Dustin, Mark, Jeffrey and Cody Besteman, Lori Grasman, Kelley DeJonge, Samuel and Sebastian Zylstra, Joshua, Caleb and Hannah Zylstra; great grandchildren, Braedon and Katelyn Besteman, Haley and Jared Grasman, Paityn and Wyatt DeJonge; sisters and brothers, Ann (deceased) and John (deceased) Postma, , Wilbur (deceased) and Joyce Zylstra, Bernard (deceased) and Josina Zylstra, Louise (deceased) and William (deceased) Dupon, Grace and Robert (deceased) Albers, Dirk and Sia Zylstra, Gerrit and Carol (deceased) Zylstra, Uko and Jane Zylstra; special cousins Fred and Fran Hekstra; many nieces and nephews.  Roger proudly served our country as a member of the US Army during the Korean War.  He was the owner of W&R Builders as well as owner and developer of Oak Crest Communities.  He was strongly involved in charitable works including Sojourner’s, Harbor House, Friendship Home and World Mission.  He faithfully served his church for many years.  Funeral services will be held on Monday 11 am at Hanley Christian Reformed Church, O-372 Jackson, Grandville with Rev. Douglas Fauble officiating.  Interment Georgetown Township Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Michigan Blood Bank where he was a lifelong donor or Samaritan’s Purse.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Doug Heilman

Conny and Zylstra family, you are in our thoughts and prayers as you celebrate Rog's life on this earth. His warmth and kindness will be missed. His life and faith had a great impact on many including me. Sending a big hug to you, Conny. Gina Kroon (Mann)

Conny and Zylstra family, you are in our thoughts and prayers as you celebrate Rog's life on this earth. His warmth and kindness will be missed. His life and faith had a great impact on many including me. Sending a big hug to you, Conny. Gina Kroon (Mann)

Our deepest sympathy, Connie, to you and your family. The world lost a gracious and caring man. Our loss is heaven's gain. Peace be with you. Greg Mann

He loved the Lord Jesus Christ and served Him well at Hanley CRC. Douglas Fauble

On behalf of Oak Crest Jenison Campus we want to convey our deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your Husband/Father. May God bless and comfort you as you grieve. Julie Ann Mesman, Oak Crest Communities

I'm glad we got to know Roger's encouraging words and well thought out energetic kindness on Sea to Sea 2013. Our Condolences Conny & Betty and to your family. Harve & Joyce Vaags

Conny, Steve and family, We are so sorry for your loss. I am sure that Rog is in Heaven giving out those marvelous hugs, along with his gracious smile and kind heart. Heaven has gained an angel and we have lost one. Always know that God sends His angels to hold you and comfort you forever. Our love and prayers. The Van Dykes Karen Van Dyke

Our deepest sympathies go out to all of your your family. May the knowledge that he has gone to celebrate in heaven be a comfort to you all. John DeHaan III

Conny, I am so sorry for your loss. I only learned of Roger's death this morning from another cyclist. Roger was a very special person for me, on the Sea to Sea 2013. I have often felt that I should have maintained contact with both of you. I regret now that I didn't. Take this time to heal and keep your family close. My thoughts are with you, and Roger's memory will stay with me for years. if I can ever measure up to Rger's status, I will have been successful. Wayne Hingston Ajax, Ontario, Canada Wayne Hingston

I am so sorry for your loss. We are all less without Roger and we are all better for having known him. May God bless you all . Mike Cook

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