Victor Lefers

January 28, 1938 ~
November 14, 2021

Print Obituary
Share on Facebook

​

Victor U. Lefers, age 83, of Wyoming, was called home to be with Jesus on Sunday, November 14, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wives, Joan Lovins and Suzanne Lowrey; daughter, Kaylee Kruizenga; and brother, Lowell. Victor was born in South Dakota on January 28, 1938. He later moved to Grand Rapids and raised a family. He retired from Grand Rapids Gravel after over 30 years. In his retirement he enjoyed bowling, snowmobiling, traveling, camping, and spending time at the Wyoming Moose Lodge. He leaves behind a legacy of nine children, Mark and Michele Lefers, Curtis Lefers, Victoria Baker, Jason Kruizenga, James Bentz, Deborah and Gerrit Sonke, Melinda and Robert Grove, Kathie and Gordon Kopp, Doug and Liz Bentz; 21 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; brother, Darwin and Cheryl Lefers; and many friends. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 19, 2021, at 10 a.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW, with Pastor Harry Koops officiating. The burial will take place at Floral View Memorial Gardens. Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Visitation
Thursday, November 18
5:00pm - 8:00pm

MKD - Grandville
4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418
Get Directions

Phone: (616) 534-8656

Funeral Service
Friday, November 19
10:00am

MKD - Grandville
4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418
Get Directions

Phone: (616) 534-8656

Leave Your Tribute Message

Leave Your Tribute
November 19, 2021 12:19am
Victor's mother, Martha Van Den Hoek Lefers Smits, and my mother, Elizabeth Nieuwenhuis Ooms, were first cousins. Victor and I attended American Christian School and Corsica High School in South Dakota together from first grade grade until sophomore year when he moved to Michigan. He and I were friends as well as relatives, and I remember nothing but good about him. Unfortunately, our paths ceased to coincide or cross in during our adult lives, but I am happy to remember him and to have known him.

- Andy Ooms

November 16, 2021 3:57pm
Vic, You left us with some blessed memories. I will treasure them. I will tuck them safely in my heart. You wore so many hats Father. Stepfather, Grandpa, and Grandpa Great. I will cherish all you were. Thank you and love you more. Deborah Sonke

- Deborah Sue Sonke

November 16, 2021 10:17am
Our Condolences to the Lefers & Bentz families. Victor was a much loved man. Although we didn’t know him well when we were together we enjoyed conversing with him. His love for his family was always clearly evident.

- Marv & Cathy

November 16, 2021 5:45am
Grandpa, I'm so excited to share stories about all the amazing memories I have with you. I get to tell my children about your love for Jesus and reassure them (and myself) that you are in that "forevermore" part of your journey and that brings me such relief. Know that my tears are a tribute to you but my smiles for the good times mean even more because I treasure every golf cart ride, every Saturday morning grapefruit I shared with you, every tractor ride, every conversation and life lesson and every quiet cup of coffee. I love you so much, Grandpa, you are truly missed. I will see you again.

- Stephanie Kline




Designer’s Choice Grand Vase Arrangement

$100 + $15 Delivery Fee

White Wonder

$110 + $15 Delivery Fee

Thinking of You Basket

$40 + $15 Delivery Fee

Tender Touch

$110 + $15 Delivery Fee

Stargazer Garden

$78 + $15 Delivery Fee

Stargazer Easel Spray

$150 + $15 Delivery Fee

Sincere Sympathy Garden

$55 + $15 Delivery Fee

Seasonal Potted Plant (mum, poinsettia, cyclamen, etc.)

$30 + $15 Delivery Fee

Remembrance Easel Spray

$175 + $15 Delivery Fee

Natures Glory

$55 + $15 Delivery Fee

Loving Embrace

$60 + $15 Delivery Fee

Gerbera Greetings

$50 + $15 Delivery Fee

Colorful Memories Wreath

$315 + $15 Delivery Fee

Classic Sympathy

$65 + $15 Delivery Fee

Blooming Duo

$60 + $15 Delivery Fee

Bells of Beauty

$130 + $15 Delivery Fee

Beautiful Memories

$175 + $15 Delivery Fee

Beautiful Blessings Wreath

$240 + $15 Delivery Fee

Floral arrangements provided by Love Knots Floral.

Send meals for Victor Lefers

When someone is experiencing grief, a delicious warm healthy meal is a wonderful way to show support and comfort. Through this simple act of giving, you can help ease one of the burdens your friend or family member faces during the weeks and months following the loss of their loved one.

Show them how much you care with meals from Memorial Meals.

Order Memorial Meals