Teunis Witte, age 74, of Byron Center, passed away from complications of pancreatic cancer.  He entered the presence of his Lord on Thursday, July 23, 2020 and is now singing with the Heavenly Choir.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ena Witte.  Teunis will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 51 years, Phyllis; children, Natasha Witte, Lisa Witte, Nathaniel and Megen Witte, Christina and Tom DeVries, Matthew and Brianna Witte; eight grandchildren; siblings, Henk and Thressa Witte, Jo and Dan Bajema, Johannes and Lynda Witte, Sophia Witte and Phil VandeRiet, Herm and Laurie Witte, Ina and Warren Burmeister, Paul and Karen Witte, Marlene and Tom Kramer; sister-in-law, Jessica VandenToorn; many nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held 11 am Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at First Byron Christian Reformed Church, 8541 Byron Center Ave. SW, Byron Center.  Burial Winchester Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday from 6-8 pm at the church. Please use door A to enter and exit door F. Due to gathering restrictions, there will be a limit on the number of people who may enter the building at a time.  Please wear a mask for both the visitation and the service. In lieu of flowers, consider donating to a Guatemalan non-profit, novo.org/projects supporting Fito and Nanci Sandoval.

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August 03, 2020 11:50am
Dear Witte Families, especially Phyllis: I have known the Witte family since arriving in GR and staying at our home, growing up at Bates Church, and all the neighborhood activities. May the Lord bring great comfort to you in the coming days and years as you remember Teunis with great love, Jo Schripsema Hulst

- Joanne Hulst

August 03, 2020 10:01am
We were sorry to hear the sad news. May the memories you cherish, our God the comforter, and family and friends who surround you bring you peace at this difficult time.

- Chris and Lynnette Wingeier

July 29, 2020 10:29am
We mourn with you the loss of this wonderful man. What a blessing to have known him. May God comfort you during this time of sorrow.

- Warren and Debbie Swier

July 28, 2020 9:03am
Phyllis, you and your family have my deepest sympathy. Please know you are all in my continued thoughts and prayers!

- Helen Cannon

July 27, 2020 12:45pm
Mr. Witte was my first teacher after my family moved from CA to MI. That was a tough transition for a 4th grader, all around, and he also was my first male teacher. He had such a memorable laugh and I remember he worked hard to help me feel at ease, especially when I struggled at first to make friends, fit in with the new-to-me curriculum, etc. Blessings to the family, I was privileged to know him.

- Melinda (Berry) Chandos

July 26, 2020 5:08pm
Oh dear Witte family. I mourn with you for the passing of Teunis. It was always a treat to be with him, whether at a New Years Eve party or a week in Guatemala building a cement house. I pray the Lord of compassion and peace be felt by you all Marlene Ccok

- Marlene Cook

July 26, 2020 8:40am
Onze oprechte condoleance met het overlijden van Teunis Witte. Verdrietig hem te moeten missen. We bewaren heel goede herinneringen aan Teun en Phyllis toen we in 1974 bij Hanneke gelogeerd waren. (Onder andere nog een dagtocht met kano’s met Teun).We wish you strength Phyllis, also your children and grandchildren, en natuurlijk de hele “Witte-familie“ met aanhang en nakomelingen.En vooral ook Hanneke, Dan, kinderen en kleinkinderen heel veel sterkte. We denken aan jullie! Lieve groet vanuit Arnhem, Nederland.

- Ank van Faassen en Tineke Maatman




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