William A. Kars, age 82, of Jenison, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 30, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Kars; parents, James and Minnie Kars. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Laurie (Rick) Bareman, Rick (Darla) Kars, Tom (Linda) Kars, Elizabeth Cox; dear and beloved friend, Lois Noorman; grandchildren, Brett Bareman, Hilary (Doug) Elliott, Carissa (Ed) Rodarte, Caleb (Kerstin) Kars, Colton Kars, Noah Kars, Elijah Kars, Carly Knoper, Jasmine Kars, Ashley Kars, Aaliyah Kars, Katherine Young; four great-grandsons; brother, Eugene (Peggy) Kars; brother-in-law, Ray (Niza) Batema; sisters-in-law, Mary (Floyd) Kooienga, Kathy (Lester) Vanden Heuvel; and many nieces and nephews.  Bill proudly served our country as a member of the United States Navy. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 3, 2020, at 2 p.m. at Central Wesleyan Church, 446 W 40th St, Holland, MI 49423 with Pastor Larry Johnson officiating.  Interment will be held at Georgetown Township Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday, February 2, from 2-5 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

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February 02, 2020 12:53am
Sending prayers your way as you celebrate the life of your loved one.

- Todd and Marcy Beyer

February 01, 2020 9:36am
Our condolences on the loss the family is in our prayers.

- GLEN OR TIM SLUITER

January 31, 2020 8:22am
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved Grandpa. We celebrate with you that he is with his Heavenly Father. We are holding you and your family in prayer. We hope the words of the benediction will be a source of comfort and peace...May the grace of Jesus Christ, the love of God the Father, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you now and always. Love, Lori & Frank, Robin & Jon

- Lori & Frank, Robin & Jon




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