William “Bill” Byl

Byl, William "Bill" Paul BYL: William “Bill” Paul Byl, age 82, of Hudsonville, went to his heavenly home on Friday, May 18, 2012. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Evelyn Joy. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Mary; their children, Art and Lisa Byl, Paula Timmerman, Brad and Julie Byl, John and Stacey Byl; 11 grandchildren; sister, Sophia Pollie; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Grace (Gord) DeYoung, Ali DeBoer, Clara Nyhoff, Dorothy (Garrit) VerSteeg; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 am on Tuesday at Messiah Christian Reformed Church, 2900 Springdale, Hudsonville, with Rev. Terry Genzink officiating. Interment Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday from 5-8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive. Memorial contributions may be made to Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC) or Love INC. The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at the Laurels of Hudsonville for their compassionate care.

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March 26, 2015

To the family of a man I never met....take comfort in the blessing within. God is good. Jeff Ashton

March 26, 2015

Dear Mary and Family It is difficult to say good-bye to a loved one. This man was a blessing to many. God's arms of love and grace sustain you. Ruth Vanderheide

March 26, 2015

Dear Mary and Bill's Family, With lasting memories of Bill and Family which greatly impacted my life did we receive today the notice from Mary of Bill's departure from us. He was a real friend and we had seventy years of quite close association, years that I treasure. We are all going to miss him greatlly. Gerard and Marianne Akkerhuis

March 26, 2015

To Paula Timmerman & Family: May you rest in knowing your dad/grandfather have left fond memories behind. Rejoice in knowing he is with his maker now. Keep him near and dear in your heart. You will smile again. Tracey Stills

March 26, 2015

Our Deepest Sympathy to Uncle Bill's Family and Friends. Jim Walma and family

March 26, 2015

Dear Aunt Mary and family, Sincere sympathies to you on the passing of a wonderful man so dear to you. Uncle Bill was special to me -- always coming up to say hello to others, with a genuine spirit that said he was happy to see you. His intelligence was a gift that was immediately apparent and always helpful. God will surely provide comfort to you over the days ahead. Knowing Uncle Bill's cup is now overflowing -- that can be so comforting too. Caring thoughts are with you all. Beverly (Walma) Mapes

March 26, 2015

Many years ago, Bill helped me secure my first job as an Auto Mechanic. I was very grateful for that, and he continued to be supportive. I will miss his smile and his voice. Mary, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Mike and Jane Walma