Henry C. VanRandwyk, Jr.'s Obituary
Mr. Henry C. VanRandwyk, Jr., age 82, died early Sunday morning, November 30, 2003. He was born June 26, 1921 in Muskegon to Henry C. and Dora (Duiser) VanRandwyk, Sr. and had lived in Muskegon for most of his life. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Mr. VanRandwyk was the owner/operator of Muskegon Tile and Floor Covering for 33 years before retiring in 1987. He was a member of Unity Reformed Church, where he had served as an Elder and Deacon. On September 16, 1949, he married the former Barbara Breas in Grand Rapids, and she preceded him in death on May 13, 1977. He then married LaVerne Breas-Pastoor on August 4, 1978 in Muskegon, and she also preceded him in death on October 20, 1995. SURVIVORS include 2 children, Nancy (Darrell) Morritt of Norton Shores, Paul (Debbie) VanRandwyk of Grand Rapids; step-daughter, Carole (Gerald) Johnston of Muskegon; 5 grandchildren, Brian (Kim) Morritt, Elizabeth Morritt, Alicia (Jeremy) Hooker, Christopher and Jeffrey VanRandwyk; 5 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Gerritt (Evelyn) VanRandwyk of Missouri, and John (Etta) VanRandwyk of Norton Shores. His granddaughter, Elizabeth Morritt, was his special caregiver. SERVICES will be 3:00 PM Wednesday at Unity Reformed Church with Pastor Kyle DeYoung and Rev. James Bos officiating. Burial will be in Sunrise Memorial Gardens. VISITATION with the family will be from 2-4 & 6-8 PM Tuesday at
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
737 Apple Ave.
(231) 726-5210
MEMORIALS to Hospice of Muskegon/Oceana or Unity Reformed Church will be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their “On-line Guest Book” at www.sytsemafh.com.
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