Donald A. Grinwis' Obituary
Mr. Donald A. Grinwis, age 79, went to be with his Lord Monday morning, November 17, 2003. He was born to Albert & Alice (VanderPloeg) Grinwis on February 7, 1924 in Muskegon, where he had been a life-long resident, and a life-long member of Allen Avenue Christian Reformed Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the European Theater during WW II. Don was employed for most of his adult life by Hubert H. Smith Packing Company as a meat packer and salesman. On August 3, 1945 he married the former Jean A. Timmer, and she preceded him in death. He is survived by his 3 children, Gary D. Grinwis of Roosevelt Park, Daniel (Barbara) Grinwis of Wayland, MI, and Joni (Joseph) Andary of Rudyard, MI; 5 grandsons, Marcus & Nick Grinwis, Brandon, Ryan & Kevan Grinwis, and 2 granddaughters, Jaclyn & Jessica Andary. SERVICES will be 11 AM Wednesday at
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
737 Apple Avenue
231-726-5210
with Pastor Robert Bierenga officiating. Burial will be in Restlawn Cemetery. VISITATION with Don’s family will be 6-9PM this evening (Tuesday). You are invited to share your memories of Don with his family at their Online Guest Book @ www.sytsemafh.com
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