Nicholas B. Borst, Jr.

Nicholas B. Borst, Jr. age 86, of Grandville, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 22, 2015. He was preceded in death by his son, Jim and son-in-law, Jerry Penninga. Nicholas and his wife were members of Olivet Reformed Church for over 60 years and most recently members of Fellowship Reformed Church. He worked in the construction industry for many years, retiring from the Grand Rapids Board of Education. Nicholas enjoyed the outdoors, especially at the lake boating and fishing; many memories were made there with his family and friends. He proudly served his country in the US Navy. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Ruth (Dik); children, Sandy and Steve Fleming, Diane (Jim, deceased) Borst, Nancy and Bern Westhouse; grandchildren, Matthew and Krista Penninga, Jeremy and Lisa Penninga, Lisa and John Miller, Dawn and CJ Barber, Jessica and Mike Schwandner, Sarah and Ryan Preisner, Jason, Melissa, Kelsey Westhouse; 16 great grandchildren; brothers and sister, Herb (Marilyn, deceased) Borst, Gerard and Trudy Borst, Marge (Roger VerStrate, deceased) and Art Vander Weide; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Dik, Donna Dik; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Monday 11 am at Harbor Life Church (formerly Olivet Reformed Church), 3085 Wallace Ave. SW, Grandville, with Pastor Jon Nauta officiating. Interment Grandville Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday from 2-4 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW and Monday from 10-11 am prior to the service at church. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to International Aid or Faith Hospice. The family would like to thank the staff at American House and Faith Hospice for the love and compassionate care given to Nicholas during his time there.