Birth date: Nov 18, 1940 Death date: Apr 15, 2008
Allen Lee Ruiter, age 67, of Grand Haven and formerly of Spring Lake passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at a Muskegon hospital. He was born November 18, 1940, in Muskegon to Albert and Margaret (Dood) Ruiter. He married his form Read Obituary
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Dear Linda, John, Sarah Jane and families: Please accept our sympathy at Alan's death. He was a man we admired and liked enormously during those wonderful years we lived in Spring Lake. We had many good times together, and above all, shared the blessings of Christ Community Church to which he gave of himself so unsparingly. He was a truly good man.
"They do not die who live
In hearts they leave behind."
We shall remember Alan with much fondness. Our sympathy and love to you all,
Wally and MarLynn##imported-begin##Wally and MarLynn Brock##imported-end##
John & family,
So sorry to hear about your dad. I have been thinking about you all.##imported-begin##Deb Nykamp##imported-end##
Dear Linda, John and family,
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your Father. I want to let you know that I have so many fond memories of your dad, of Christ Community, his involvement there and of his friendly nature and personality. I recall the time that we took Mr. Dykehouse's boat up the coast of Lake Michigan to Mackinaw City with John, your father and my Dad. It was such a fun experience for me and I remember lots of laughter and joking. I just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you during this time and that your Dad was a great man and I was very happy to have known him.
Stay well.
Warm regards,
Jim Van Eenenaam##imported-begin##James Van Eenenaam##imported-end##
Dear John and Linda: My thoughts and prayers to you both in the loss of your dear father. My encounters with your jolly father were always of joy and care. He will be missed, love, Dale##imported-begin##Dale Brown-Sasse##imported-end##
Dear Linda and John, We were both shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of your Dad. We trust that God will put his loving arms around you both, comfort you and grant you peace.
Love, Cindy and Debby##imported-begin##Dr. Cindy Hollenbeck and Debby Hollenbeck Davis##imported-end##
Dear Jane, Linda, John and Bill,
Chuck and I were deeply saddened when we heard of Allen's passing. We both reflected on the last family gathering we were at. Regretfully, we are not able to be there, but our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. God Bless##imported-begin##Barb, Chuck and Sean Birmingham##imported-end##
Dear Jane, Linda and John,
When I heard about your dad, I just couldn't believe it. I have many fond memories of our families together when we were young. You all are part of my history and are in my thoughts and prayers now.
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I grew up with Al on Baker St and went all the way through school with him from grade school to graduation. I am sorry to hear of his passing and send my condolences to the whole family.##imported-begin##Kay Bernard##imported-end##
Our hearts are saddened, Sarah Jane, for the loss of Allen; who has been a significant presence in your life. We remember him well from our home church, Christ Community. Our condolences to you and to his family as well. May there be comfort in knowing that he is now in the arms of a loving God. Love, Sue and Ray##imported-begin##Sue and Ray Barrett##imported-end##
