Stuart J.  Bylsma

Bylsma, Stuart J. Stuart “Stu” J. Bylsma, age 90, was called to his heavenly home on Sunday, October 27, 2013.  He will be deeply missed by his wife of 66 years, Betty; his children, Gary and Marilyn Bylsma, Marcia and Richard Flikkema, Carole ten Haaf, Phyllis Bylsma, Sharon and Tim Rus.  As a man of faith, he left a Godly legacy for his 18 grandchildren and 60 great grandchildren.  He is also survived by his sisters, Thea and John Buiter, Esther and Frank Block; brother-in-law, Ed Cammenga; many nieces, nephews and friends.  He was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Karen Bylsma; grandchildren, Kyle Flikkema, Charity Rus, Christine (Bylsma) Linker, Jonathan ten Haaf; great grandchildren, Jessica and Alexander Linker.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday 11 am at Faith Protestant Reformed Church, 7194 20th Ave., Jenison with Rev. Kenneth Koole officiating.  Interment Garfield Park Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-9 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW and on Wednesday from 10-11am at the church prior to the service.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Heritage Christian School or Hope Protestant Reformed Christian School.