Daniel H. "Dan" Poort's Obituary
Daniel Henry Poort, met his Lord and Savior on January 11, 2025. He was born on August 12, 1942, to Henry and Amy (Werner) Poort. On December 18, 1964, he married Linda Andrew and they recently celebrated 60 years together. Dan graduated from Michigan State and then received his master’s degree from Arizona State. He spent over 36 years in education. First as a math instructor, then an elementary counselor. He then spent 24 years as a principal at Moon Elementary and two years as a principal at Oakview School.
His parents preceded him in death as well as two sisters, Ellen Poort and Nancy (James) Sherwood.
Dan will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Linda; daughter, Jill (Mike) Bonin; son, Marc (Marisa) Poort; grandchildren, Forrest (Shayna) Bonin, Cooper (Laura) Bonin, Parker Bonin, Tate Bonin, Ben Poort and Noah Poort; one great-grandchild, Asher Bonin; brother, Leo (Sandra) Poort; one niece, Amy (Jason) Jones; and four nephews, Matthew (Joia), John (Kelly), Adam (Melissa) and Ben (Amy) Poort. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Olivet Evangelical Free Church, 6790 Harvey Rd., Spring Lake, MI 49456. A Visitation with the family will be held from 5-8:00 PM on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Harbor Hospice. Share memories with the family at www.sytsemafh.com.
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