Dora Bryant's Obituary
Mrs. Dora Bryant, age 104, of Grand Haven passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017. She was born September 10, 1912, in Allendale, to Anthony and Edith (Vander Ploeg) Hoek. In October of 1931 she married Forrest Bryant in Grand Haven and he preceded her in death in January of 1979.
Dora was a member of Hope Reformed Church. She enjoyed music and playing the organ, sewing, and shopping.
She is survived by her daughter, Dolores Tripp; five grandchildren: James (Alan Welch) Conant, Shannon (Gary) Johnson, Debbie (Rich) Ohlendorf, Dan (Jeannette) Tripp, and Jason (Jody) Conant; ten great-grandchildren; 13 great great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lois Conant; great-grandson, Jeremy Miles Tripp; two sons-in-law, Louis Tripp and James Conant, Sr.; brothers, John Hoek and Dewey Hoek; sisters: Josephine Bryant, Lena Wierenga, Harriet Smith, and Jeanette Bouwman.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, January 14, 2017 at The VanZantwick Chapel (602 Washington Ave.) with Rev. Tim Taylor officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will take place in Lakeshore Cemetery. Memorial Contributions in memory of Dora may be given to Hope Reformed Church. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com. The family is being served by Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services – The VanZantwick Chapel.
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