Kirby Leon DeFeyter's Obituary
Mr. Kirby Leon DeFeyter, age 69, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 2, 2025 at his home in Twin Lake, Michigan. He was born in Holland, Michigan on February 21, 1956 to Kirby Lavern and Kathryn (Terhorst) DeFeyter. Kirby graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He was a hardworking man with an entrepreneurial spirit, owning and operating DeFeyter Landscaping Service for several years before being employed in maintenance by Automatic Spring Products prior to his retirement. Kirby was a devoted family man, always putting his loved ones first and greeting them with warm hugs and heartfelt "I love you's." He had a vibrant social personality, good sense of humor, and took great joy in hosting lively cookouts and gatherings at his home. Kirby's passions included family camping trips, fishing, and proudly cruising in one of his Corvettes. Above all, he found fulfillment in the simple pleasures of life, surrounded by his cherished family. On June 28, 2003, Kirby married the former Lori Ann McEntaffer and she survives him along with four children, Bradley (Carrie) DeFeyter, Nichole (Richard) Brege, Brandon (Nichole Jonas) McEntaffer, and Ashley (Adam) Bross; ten grandchildren, Faith, Noel, Haven, Gia, Jazzy, Amaya, Sander, Ethan, Lauren, and Mallory; three great-grandchildren; mother-in-law, Dianne Williams; and sisters, Sharon Dryer and Dawn (Bob) VerHoven. He was preceded in death by his parents; fathers-in-law, Marvin McEntaffer and Bernard Williams; and brother, Kenneth DeFeyter. SERVICES will be 1:00 PM Saturday, March 8, 2025 at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444. VISITATION will be from 5-8 PM Friday, March 7, 2025 at The Lee Chapel and one hour prior to his service on Saturday. MEMORIALS in memory of Kirby may be directed to the American Heart Association. You may sign his online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com
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