Gerrit Lee "Gary" VanWyk

Birth date: Sep 9, 1952 Death date: Jun 11, 2008

Mr. Gerrit L. “Gary” VanWyk, age 55, passed away Wednesday morning, June 11, 2008. He was born September 9, 1952 in Barnesville, GA to Robert and Katie (Evans) VanWyk and lived in the Muskegon area most of his life. On June 19, 19 Read Obituary

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Anonymous

905w ago

Gary, I wish I would have been able to spend more time with you and get to know you more, we always think we have the most time in the world, but the little time I did get to spend with you while visiting my older sisters you always made me feel like family, even though you are the father of my two older sisters, I NEVER felt left out when I was around you, I always looked up to Michelle, and Jennifer because they were raised by such a great dad.
To the Family, My prayers will Forever be with you, and I know that Gary fought hard, and in the end he still won because he is with jesus now, and no longer suffering, hes going to be one busy angel he has a big beutiful family to look over. May god bless you all and I will be praying for your strenght to deal with this great loss, Jen, Michelle, Amy I know Im states away but if you need me please call 479 561 6144, thsat goes for anyone else!! I love you all GOD BLESS##imported-begin##Rachael Wood (VanWyk)##imported-end##

Anonymous

906w ago

Gary was a "rock" for his family.In all the years that I have known him that was the most important thing---Theresa and the kids and his mom and dad. He was there for everybody. He was loving and generous and will be missed very much by his Pennsylvania family.
We can all be comforted by knowing that he is in a better place and we will see him again. Love, Nancy##imported-begin##Nancy##imported-end##

Anonymous

906w ago

Mr. VanWyk, I have known you since before I can remember. Growing up with your girls, Michelle, Jennifer and (little) Amy; were some of my most favorite moments when I was younger. It seems as if your home was my second home for years and your family became mine too. I can remember many times when we all laughed together; sometimes you laughing at us. I can also remember times when you were the parent for all of us. I feel honored to have been able to share in those precious times with you and your family then and later with Theresa, Jenny and Eric. It is difficult to find words of comfort, but everyone who knew you can be comforted that you were a Man of God. May God continue to Bless your family as you have gone home with the Lord.##imported-begin##Theresa Peterson (Lang)##imported-end##

Anonymous

906w ago

Theresa & Family:
Who would have thought that doing Senior Parents together would have established such a good friendship? How lucky we were to have met you and Gary and what fun we had together! Gary was the kind of man we all could look up to. What a wonderful father and husband he was! May God comfort you at this difficult time. Our thoughts are prayers are with you! Love, The Stone family##imported-begin##Charlie and Michelle Stone##imported-end##

Anonymous

906w ago

I worked with Gary at the Paper Mill. I remember his friendly attitude. He always had a smile and hello for you when you passed him coming and going. He was missed when he retired and he'll be missed even more now!##imported-begin##Greg Fraser##imported-end##

Anonymous

906w ago

I worked with Gary at the papermill..Although I didn't know him very well..I remember chatting with him a few times...He was a truly nice person..Always had a smile on his face...He was a good man...The world needs more people like him...##imported-begin##Brent Hotz##imported-end##

Anonymous

906w ago

Dad, I know you are no longer in pain. I am glad I was able to know you for as long as I did. I will miss hearing you laugh at Eric and I trying to get in our pool boats. I may not have always done things you were happy about, but I promise to help mom. I will miss you and I love you. AJ##imported-begin##Aj Mitchell##imported-end##

Anonymous

906w ago

Gary, We will miss you. I know we didn't always see eye to eye on life situations, but we loved you. I know you liked the jokes we did with all the flamingos! I hope in the heaven garden there is a PINK BIRD. Always love you your mother and father in law P.S. We don't need to pray for you know because you are with God. But please pray for us.##imported-begin##Noreen and Don Schuitman##imported-end##

Anonymous

906w ago

Dad and Grandpa, We love you and will miss you so much. You were always there for me no matter what and you were the greatest father anyone could wish for. Thank you so much for everything you did for me and for being an amazing grandpa.
Love Jennifer, Ben, Cammie, and Abbi##imported-begin##Jennifer Smallegan##imported-end##

Anonymous

906w ago

It is really hard for me to understand why God took Gary at such a young age.He had his moments, but he was basically a wonderful person, a GREAT father,and a good friend to me in later years.

I was only married to him for 5 years, and we sure had some disagreements.But in later years, Gary was there for me, and always treated me as a friend.
My heart breaks for Theresa, Michelle,Jennifer,Amy,Jennifer and Eric. I know you will miss him terribly. Especially Michelle,as I think she was closest to her father.

Michellee and Jennefer:I know i have not been there for you,but I would like you to get in touch with me.I no longer have phone numbers to get in touch with you. Email me please..
rapunzelrapunzel36@msn.com

Love, Mom##imported-begin##Sally Gauthier##imported-end##

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