Lawrence R. Cole's Obituary
Mr. Lawrence R. Cole, age 88, of Grand Haven passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Grand Pines Assisted Living Center. He was born December 25, 1932, in Howard City to Albertus and Ethel (Godfrey) Cole. On August 18, 1994, he married Betty Gossett in Las Vegas.
Mr. Cole served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a member of Spring Lake Baptist and volunteered at the medical records at North Ottawa Community Hospital. He loved working in his yard, traveling and was an avid reader. He will be very missed.
He is survived by his wife, Betty; and their five children; eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loving siblings.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, August 13, 2021, at the VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417 with Rev. Doug Bytwerk officiating. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in memory of Lawrence may be given to Hospice of North Ottawa Community. Burial will take place in Lake Forest Cemetery. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
The family is being served by The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417.
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