Clarence Doornbos

Clarence Lee Doornbos, aged 76, passed away suddenly and went to be with his Lord on Saturday, July 15, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Maggie Doornbos and brother, Howard Doornbos. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Janice (Jouwstra); children, Sandra and Lon Gouak. Jeffrey Doornbos and Caroline Diani; five grandchildren, Faith, Chari, Michael, Sarah and Jolene; sister-in-law, Kay Doornbos; brother, Robert and Cherie Doornbos; sister, Ruth and Dave Hoeksema; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Clare grew up in Zeeland, MI, and graduated from Holland Christian High School and Calvin College in 1962. He obtained his Master’s Degree at VanderCook College of Music. He was a teacher and professor of music throughout the country which he truly enjoyed, but above all he loved his Lord. Clare was a man of many interests which included cycling, model railroading, photography, classic cars, and a lifelong Tiger fan, just to name a few. Funeral services for Clarence will be held at LaGrave Christian Reformed Church, 107 LaGrave Ave. SE on Thursday at 11am. The family will receive relatives and friends Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Chapel (Kentwood), 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, as well as one hour prior to the service at church on Thursday. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to Sea To Sea, a cross-country cycling event for which he was training at the time of the accident, that raises money to fight poverty. (my.seatosea.org/ClarenceDoornbos)