Larry G. Derks

Birth date: Dec 8, 1938 Death date: Mar 22, 2010

Mr. Larry Derks, age 71, passed away unexpectedly early Monday morning, March 22, 2010, in Sarasota, Florida. He was born December 8, 1938 in Muskegon to George and Jeannette (Middlecamp) Derks and had been a lifelong resident of Read Obituary

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Anonymous

836w ago

Marilyn & Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Larry's passing. He was a neat guy. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Jan Mjovig##imported-begin##Jan Mjovig##imported-end##

Anonymous

836w ago

I just learned of the death of Larry my friend. I will always carry with me the good times we had together as children and teenagers, fishing on Muskegon and Bear Lake during the summer. The weekly hunting trips during the autumn and winter, with Larry and his father George, developed into a lifetime of enjoyment for me. The time we water skied on Lake Michigan from Muskegon Lake to Mona Lake, didn't seem so special at the time but has lived on in memory, especially the surprised look on my mother's face, when we showed up at our back door in, near Mona lake. She thought that we were fishing in Bear Lake. The friendship between the Derks family and the Overeem family was a large part of my growing into the person I am today. My friend Larry was a major part of that growing time.##imported-begin##Fred Overeem##imported-end##

Anonymous

836w ago

So sorry to hear the news, our thoughts and prayers to Marilyn and the rest of the Derks family. He will be missed!##imported-begin##Greg and Meghan Cavanaugh ##imported-end##

Anonymous

836w ago

Mrs. Derks, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm remembering almost 30 years ago now when my father passed away while he and mom were vacationing in Florida, also in March. Dad too died suddenly of heart failure and he was 69. Yes it seems much to young. It was a heartbreaking time for mom as she suddenly found herself without the man who consumed her time and life. I can imagine you are in the same emotional peril although feeling pretty "numb" at this time. I am glad Cynthia can be there with you. Time does have a way of healing since we have a heavenly father who comforts us. I know he will be with you and carry you even lifting you up through sad times.
You'll continue to be in my thoughts and prayers as you adjust to a new way of living. May you find our Lords blessings in the near future to give you joy and peace. Hugs, Dawn Elenbaas- a friend of Cynthia.##imported-begin##Dawn Elenbaas##imported-end##

Anonymous

836w ago

Craig,
We are so sorry to hear that your father has passed. It sounds like he was a really great guy. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.##imported-begin##Joe and Jean Fodrocy##imported-end##

Anonymous

836w ago

Cynthia, I am so sorry for your recent loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
God Bless,Jackie##imported-begin##Jackie Shepard##imported-end##

Anonymous

837w ago

Marilyn, Lois, Linda, Paul and families, I send my love and sincere sympathy for the loss of your family member. He will be missed and I will remember him growing up next door to our family. We share many good memories. Sorry I was unable to be with you at this time but my thoughts and prayers are with you.##imported-begin##Eilene Nelson##imported-end##

Anonymous

837w ago

Our sympathy reaches out to the Derks family in the loss of Larry. We are members of the Portside A's Model A Club with Larry, and we will miss him and his contributions to the club. God bless each of you as you work through your great loss in Larry.

Sincerely,

Gary & Ruth Herne##imported-begin##Gary & Ruth Herne##imported-end##

Anonymous

837w ago

hi marlyn. this is frank edlund. i am your fellow worker at sears. i am so sorry to hear about larry. he was a real nice person to talk to. my sympathy are with you and your family.##imported-begin##frank edlund##imported-end##

Anonymous

837w ago

Dear Marilyn, Cindy, Craig, and Curt,

My deepest sympathies to all of you. When I think of your husband and Dad, all I see is his smiling face and hear his laugh. He was a cool guy. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. God is good.

Sincerely,

Mark Zuidema##imported-begin##Mark Zuidema##imported-end##

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