Raymond Allen Elenbaas

Elenbaas, Raymond A. Ray Elenbaas, age 80, of Jenison, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 16, 2014.  Ray proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army.  As a skilled, lifelong carpenter, his fine craftsmanship can be seen in homes and businesses throughout West Michigan and beyond.  Ray loved spending time fishing (especially for brook trout on the Clam River), camping, volunteering, and spending time with his family (often playing cards).  Ray will be dearly missed by his wife of 58 years, Ange (Meekhof); children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, Cheryl Roede (Ryan and Heather [Claire], Kyle and Dayna, Tyler); Evan and Ruth Elenbaas (Alyssa and Dave DeMaagd [Joel], Mark, Julie, John); Craig and Kathy Elenbaas (Jevan, Jared, Kaelyn, Parker); Lynne and Dave Oosterman (Lindsay, Ethan).    Ray came from a family of 9 and is survived by his brother, Harold and Pat Elenbaas; sister, Dorothy Shelton; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Anita Elenbaas, Joan Elenbaas, Milton and Bernice Meekhof, Donald Meekhof, Joyce and Robert DeKraker, Carl and Nancy Meekhof.  A celebration of Ray’s life will be held on Monday 11 AM at Baldwin Street Christian Reformed Church, 2101 Baldwin Street, Jenison with Rev. Gerald Van Groningen and Rev. Sarah Albers officiating.  Interment Georgetown Township Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive SW.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Unity Christian High School Building Fund.