Obituary

Remembering Ryan Jay Oosterheert

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Ryan Jay Oosterheert, age 46, a resident of David’s House Minsistries, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 17, 2021. Ryan enjoyed going to his family’s cabin in the UP and fishing. He enjoyed going to his church and loved to spend time with friends and family at David’s House Ministries. Ryan will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Robert and Joyce Oosterheert; his brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews, Rick and Dawn Oosterheert (Brendan and Erica, Bryce, Brett, Brooke), Robb and Joy Oosterheert (Sam, Jesse, Addy); his family at David’s House; several uncles, aunts, and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Byron Center Protestant Reformed Church, 1945 84th St. SW, Byron Center with Professor Douglas Kuiper officiating. Burial Winchester Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday, December 21 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to David’s House Ministries.

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Funeral Service

Wednesday, December 22 · 11:00am

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Byron Center Protestant Reformed Church

1945 84th St. SW
Byron Center, MI 49315

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December 22, 2021 11:51am

Our deepest condolences to Ryan’s family & friends. We are so sorry for your loss & pray for peace & contentment to all knowing that Ryan is in the arms of his Heavenly Father. Joyce, Bob & family, you are in our thoughts.

— Ruth & Erol Cidanli

December 22, 2021 7:51am

Ryan was my student at Ottawa Hills HS. He was always a happy student. He did his best in school and in the community. I appreciated his friendly and welcoming spirit at school and later at Metro Hospital where we trained students for the work world. Ryan enjoyed people and experiences. He made friends readily and was always kind. God Bless Ryan as he continues to take his loving and friendly spirit to heaven to make more friends.

— teresa houghton firlit

December 20, 2021 4:41pm

Ryan was the baby I took care of in the one room ped's ICU in September of 1975. I was expecting my own baby, so I bonded with him and have always remembered him. and Joyce we have met several times over the years, once at a McDonalds, and another time at Metro when he was a patient. I am sorry for your loss.

— Beth Jeude Rustin

December 19, 2021 7:21pm

I'm saddened to learn of Ryan's death. He volunteered for a number of years at Metro Health. Ryan always showed up religiously each week to greet everyone as they entered the cafe. He took his volunteer position very seriously and did a fabulous job in the process! Over the years, I watched as he became more independent moving from his manual wheelchair to a motorized one. And then, another big step of moving to David's House. He made a big impact on his Metro family, made up of employees and fellow volunteers. He was a wonderful person and I will truly miss his smile. RIP Ryan.

— Jennifer DeVries

December 18, 2021 5:13pm

We extend our deepest sympathy to you, Bob and Joyce and family in the homegoing of Ryan. We remember Ryan at Second Byron, He was so loved by all of us! Praying for Gods comfort to each of you, knowing he is with his Savior! May God fill you with precious memories in the days, months and years ahead, and the assurance that we will see him again!💕

— Les and Debbie Nyenhuis

December 18, 2021 4:23pm

I’m so very sorry for your loss. I liked Ryan very much and I will miss him a great deal.

— Chris Mc Evoy

December 18, 2021 2:39pm

I am sorry for you loss especially during this holiday season. I was a friens from I dian Trails Camp. He really enjoyed camping. Sincerely Craig

— Craig Poe

December 18, 2021 9:44am

Our sympathy to Ryan's family and friends. We remember when Ryan was baptized with our son Andy who was a miracle baby. We sang "Precious Jewels" because that's what those two babies were.

— Bob and Nancy Grevenstuk

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