Birth date: Jul 22, 1919 Death date: Nov 20, 2009
Mr. John Dobben Sieplinga, age 90, went home to his Lord and Savior, Friday, November 20, 2009, at his home. Dob was born July 22, 1919 to Harry and Helen (Dobben) Sieplinga in Muskegon Heights. He served his country in the US Arm Read Obituary
Pastor Dave and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Dob's passing. He and my dad, Ray Ploughman, were good friends for such a long time. My deepest condolences to all of you.
Fred Ploughman##imported-begin##Fred Ploughman##imported-end##
Dear Sieplinga Family and Friends:
Please accept my deepest sympathy and my prayers for comfort to you all.
Living in St. Petersburg, Florida, for the past 30 years or so, I did not get to see Mr. Dob Sieplinga recently as much as others living in the Muskegon area, but I would like to share a few of my fond memories of Mr. Dob Sieplinga, particularly growing up at Bethany CRC.
I remember Mr. Sieplinga as one who always liked to help and encourage.
I remember how he said with tears in his eyes that he was proud of me at my mother's (Yvonne Hornbeck) funeral at Bethany in 1995. That meant so much to me then, and it continues to bless me as I think of it.
I remember being in distress at Bethany with the possibility of being embarassed, maybe in tears at my mother's funeral, and he quickly pulled out his hankerchief to save me.
I remember how just recently, in January 2009, he encouraged me by a comment that he wrote at my devotional web site.
Finally, in a fond memory, I remember how he tried to intervene to help some difficulty on a small stage. Maybe, it was a play at church or somewhere else. He got on his knees and stuck his head behind the curtain and was working to do whatever he could on the small stage behind the curtain. He did not realize at first that his butt was sticking out of the curtain facing toward the audience. He was just concerned about helping behind the curtain as he could. When he finally heard a few laughs, and realized his butt was sticking out of the curtains toward the audience, he meekly turned around to the audience and said something like: "It is not a pretty sight." We all died laughing with him in appreciation for both the help that he was trying to give and for his sense of humor.
Finally, from talking with one of his nephews, that may be a good way to pay tribute to him. He always looked for chances to help others, particularly behind the scene, but he always carried that beautiful smile and sense of humor. He was truly an ambassador of Christ. Well done, good and faithful servant! Enter the joy of your Master! Matthew 25:23.
Yours truly,
Bill Hornbeck##imported-begin##Bill Hornbeck##imported-end##
Anton and Jennifer Sieplinga: Rebecca and I send our condolences for the death of John "Dob" Sieplinga (Grandpa)and as believers in Christ Jesus we can be assured that someday we as the children of God will be called home someday to see our LORD and Savior face to face and to see the loved ones that already are in heaven; awaiting our prescence and to be finally reunited again; without the pain and sorrow.
Respectfully and Sincerley;
Timothy and Rebecca Monroe##imported-begin##Timothy Allen Monroe##imported-end##
Dave and family:
My sincere sympathy on the loss of your father.
Pat Kozal
MHS 1966##imported-begin##Patricia Kozal##imported-end##
Dear Gay and Family, Sharon and I are sorry we couldn't visit with you in the loss of our friend Dob. We were on our way to Colorado when we got the news. Our family ties go back to my parents being very good friends with your family. Dob and Gay took care of me as a small child. Dob was also our boy's club leader, taking us to Detroit baseball games and weekly meetings in the Parish house. Later he was our tax preparer. Our friend will be missed. We are better people because Dob was a part of our life.
Bob and Sharon Medema##imported-begin##Bob & Sharon Medema##imported-end##
I remember well the night you came upstairs after I had just gone to bed and asked me to be the flower girl in your wedding. I do not remember the wedding at all except that it was in the old 5th Reformed church and that I had to go home after the ceremony. I must have been 6 at the time. Every time I saw Dob's name I would recall that memory. Gay, you and your family have my sincere sympathy. Marilyn##imported-begin##Marilyn Zuidema Derks##imported-end##
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to Pastor Dave and family...Dob will always leave such a lasting impression for he was a wonderful person...his faith in the Lord was amazing...his humor was awesome..he liked everyone...and for Gay may the Lord be with you..God Bless you all...##imported-begin##Sheryl Peltier##imported-end##
There are so few so rare! We know where you are...and we will see you again.##imported-begin##Janice W. Alexander##imported-end##
I look forward to seeing Dob in Heaven!##imported-begin##Howard Sieplinga##imported-end##
Dear David, Dawn, Don, Gay and entire family,
Our deepest sympathy in the departure of your loving father, husband, etc. We always admired Dob and Gay when they frequently visited worship services at Madison Square Church many years ago.
We wanted to come Muskegon to express our sympathy in person, but neither on Monday afternoon and evening, nor on Tuesday for the funeral will that be possible.
We are happy that you are celebrating" his life and contribution to the lives of many because of his great love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. May that be your everlasting comfort!
Don and Martheen##imported-begin##Don and Martheen Griffioen##imported-end##
