Boyden Wittingen

Boyden Jay Wittingen, age 92, of Allendale, peacefully entered Glory on Monday, January 28, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Irene in 2011 and his precious granddaughter, Heather Bouws in 2012.  He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Jerry and Kathy Wittingen, Arlyn and Hilda Wittingen, Judy and Darwin Bouws, Carol and Bob Hassevoort; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Ken and Florence Wittingen, Renetta Bussis, John and Joyce Wittingen, Betty and Allen Lubbers; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Mary Wittingen, Larry and Ruth Brinkman; special niece and nephew, Denise and Dave Overweg and their children; and many other nieces and nephews.  Boyd was also preceded in death by his brother, Harve Wittingen; sister, Joyce Wittingen; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, George Bussis, Arnold and Margaret Dreyer, Howard and Harlene Kraker.  Boyd proudly served our country during WWII as a member of the United States Army.   Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf (corner of Avery and Scott) 6651 Scott St., Allendale with Rev. Harold Veldman officiating.  Interment at Allendale Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Love INC or Allendale Christian School.