David John Groothuis

David John Groothuis, age 79, of Grandville was called home to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren on Sunday, December 31, 2017. David was a loving husband, dad, and grandpa that cherished his family. He worked as a claims adjuster for Allstate Insurance Company for many years until he retired. Over the years, he enjoyed traveling with his family. Many wonderful trips were carefully planned and detailed out. He also enjoyed the outdoors, especially playing golf. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years, Sandra (Matthysse); his children, John and Lynn Groothuis and Kris and Kurt Brower; grandchildren, Erik Groothuis, Ethan Groothuis, Jacob and Brittany Brower, Joey and Emily Brower; his precious great grandchildren, Sawyer and Sadie; his sister and brothers, Carol and Bernie Mackus, Sam and Kathy Groothuis, Dan and Sharyl Groothuis; many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law that he enjoyed spending time with and several loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m.  Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville), 4145 Chicago Drive SW with Rev. Shawn Hulst officiating. Interment Floral View Memorial Gardens. Relatives and friends may meet the family Saturday from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Love, INC of Hudsonville.