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Arend Wagasky Obituary

WAGASKY, AREND Arend "Ari" Jack Thomas Wagasky, age 20 months, of Grand Haven was welcomed into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Monday, June 24, 2013. Although our hearts are broken and our grief is thick, we cling to the promises of Jesus, grateful for the gift that Ari was and the time we were blessed to have shared with him. Ari was born October 28, 2011, in Grand Haven to Steve and Sara (Huizenga) Wagasky. God called Ari home to live in Heaven with his papas he was named after (Arend, Jack, and Thomas) on his Papa Arend's birthday. Ari was surrounded by love and raised to know just how much his Jesus loved him. Everything a little boy "is made of" this little man was. He filled each life he touched with pure joy, unconditional love, a contagious laugh, and an endless supply of hugs and kisses. Ari loved trucks, balls, bubbles, playing outside, and teasing his puppy, Shadow. He loved every kind of food, especially pickles and hummus. Ari loved his breakfast dates with just Daddy, cuddling with Mommy, walks with his sisters, wrestling with his brothers, comforting his baby sister, reading books with his Nana, and tickle time with all. Most of all, Ari LOVED Jesus. Please tell someone else today about Jesus, too, in honor of this to the moon and back loved little, angel boy. Ari will be forever loved and missed by his parents, Steve and Sara Wagasky of Grand Haven; four sisters: Courtney, Anna, Maggie, and Eliza; two brothers: Carson and Caidan; his grandma, Caryle Wagasky of Grand Haven; his nana, Wanda Lenderink of Holland; six aunts: Melissa (Greg) Markvluwer of Hudsonville, Denise Vander Wal of Colorado, Cheri (Jeff) Opgenorth of Colorado, Jackie (Mark) Gerlofs of Hudsonville, Valerie (Mike) Herder of Colorado, and Tamara (Paul) Vander Kuyl of Holland; three uncles: Brett (Greta) Huizenga of Hudsonville, Mark (Allison) Wagasky of Georgia, and Scott (Lisa) Wagasky of Grand Haven; and numerous cousins. Ari was preceded in death by his papas, Arend Lenderink, Jack Huizenga, and Thomas Wagasky. The funeral service for Ari will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, June 29, 2013 at Watermark Church in Grand Haven with Rev. Jeff Johnson officiating, with a luncheon following at the church. Interment will be in Blendon Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions in honor of Ari may be given to Watermark Church Children's Ministry. Please sign the family's online guest book at www.vbkfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home of Grand Haven.

Published by Grand Rapids Press on Jun. 27, 2013.
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Ari you are well loved and missed.

Carol Bishop

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June 21, 2023

"With a smile and a tear...it's worth it all just to be right here'.......our Heather wrote...I think of this precious family often. I always remember this time of the year. My heart breaks with ya'll. Love is the strongest force in our universe. Our hearts are connected with a strong love.

Sarah Nell Teague

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June 21, 2022

HE SPREAD HIS LOVE FROM COAST TO COAST BRINGING MANY PEOPLE TOGETHER IN LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP LIKE NO OTHER LITTLE COULD

ROBERT DAY

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June 21, 2019

You are forever loved and not forgotten. I cant believe its been 6 years! Hugs and prayers Ari xoxo
Love Aunt Carol Bishop

Carol Bishop

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June 21, 2019

In my thoughts and prayers daily. In my heart always. There are days my heart just aches for the pain that I know you now know. It is almost unbearable. It is a pain that there are no words to adequately describe. I love you all.

sarah teague

June 22, 2014

Thinking of you- xoxox

Carol Bishop

May 4, 2014

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Terri Hernandez

March 2, 2014

genevieve driscoll

March 1, 2014

Orange balloons for you sweet little Angel!

Deb and Joseph

October 5, 2013

Tonight, I hope that you are sleeping. I pray that you have a dream that will comfort your heart and soul. Tonight, I want you to know that your love and tribute to your son, Sara and Steve, continues to touch many hearts. Please continue to share your Ari with us. Please continue to share your day by day journey missing your Ari. Thank you so much. I love you all.

sarah teague

September 28, 2013

I watched the video of Ari tonight...again. All I know to say is that I sincerely don't understand why this had to have happened, Sara. You are so right...We aren't in control. Our Heavenly Father will fill us in on 'the mystery' of it all.......We KNOW HE loves us. I love you all and hurt deeply for each of you.

sarah Teague

September 28, 2013

I love you baby - Mommy misses you so much - xoxoxoxoxo

Sara Wagasky

August 16, 2013

Deblyn Bode

August 6, 2013

Hello sweet angel. I know that you continue and will continue to keep your arms wrapped around your mommy, daddy, brothers, and sisters. They miss you so much. I have grown to love you more and more every day that passes. Godspeed sweetheart.

July 30, 2013

Sara Huizenga Wagasky

July 30, 2013

Sara Huizenga Wagasky

July 30, 2013

Sara Huizenga Wagasky

July 30, 2013

Sara Huizenga Wagasky

July 30, 2013

Sara Huizenga Wagasky

July 30, 2013

Thank you for making this for him - <3

Sara Huizenga Wagasky

July 30, 2013

so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with your family. Heaven must have been missing an angel :(

Ramona

July 9, 2013

Sara Huizenga Wagasky

July 6, 2013

I made it through one more day closer towards you and heaven, bud - that much closer to holding you in my arms again - I love you, precious son!!!!

Sara Huizenga Wagasky

July 6, 2013

Sara I ache for you. I am praying constantly for you and your family. I am so so sorry and I love you and just know, Little Ari is with Our Heavenly Father and is watching over you now.

July 5, 2013

I just saw the YouTube Video-precious...so sorry for your loss....

Thomas J. Aikman and family

Thomas Aikman

July 3, 2013

Steve, my thoughts and prayers are with Ari, you, and all of your family.
May God bless his soul and be with you during these trying times.

Al Schaffer

July 3, 2013

Sending our love and support during this difficult time. Your family will be in our prayers for many days to come. May you find peace and joy in your hearts knowing how many lives he touched in his short time here on Earth. Love and hugs. The Lamie family

Stacey Lamie

July 3, 2013

From our family, our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Brian & Rheta Gray

July 3, 2013

A prayer for comfort for you and your family. May God continue to hold you and give you peace and understanding. May your memories stay strong and know that Ari will always be with you.
Stephanie
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Stephanie Coplen

July 2, 2013

Veronica Ruffolo

July 1, 2013

May you and your family find comfort, strength and peace in God's endless love. God bless you and your little angel above.

Veronica Ruffolo

July 1, 2013

Sending Love and prayers for you and your family

Bonita Treadway

July 1, 2013

Kristy Bolejack

July 1, 2013

For Ari and his family. Love, thoughts and prayers for you all. We are so sorry and pray for comfort and understanding to help you get through each day.

Norma Peterson

July 1, 2013

"Ari" is a beautiful child who was blessed with wonderful people who loved him dearly. Although my heart breaks for the family, their strength and love for Jesus is inspiring! I pray for Ari's mother, father, siblings and family and friends to be at peace during this devastating time.

Nora Golden

July 1, 2013

Thank you all for your prayers and support - we cherish them and you!!!

sara wagasky

July 1, 2013

Carol Simmons

July 1, 2013

Terri Hernandez

June 30, 2013

We are so taken by your faith in the journey of mourning your precious son Ari. He is with Jesus and will remain your guardian angel from this point forward. May he ask the Lord for blessings for your family and friends who will all miss Ari so much. God's speed, little guy.

Maureen Sanchez

June 30, 2013

All the love for helping you....prayers for the little angel

BOURIEZ Michèle

June 30, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. My family & I are sending prayers to you and your family & friends. May God be with you and help you to understand why he does what he does. And know your son is at ease and wrapped in the arms of those in heaven. God Bless You

June 30, 2013

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss of your dear sweet little boy. Praise God for faith, that we can know he is in the arms of Jesus. With prayers for your comfort, grace, peace and strength. - Rose - a friend of Aunt Eunice

Rose Wiersma

June 29, 2013

My heart breaks for you. We don`t always understand God`s plans but I do know we have a promise of seeing them again. What a special little angel up in heaven. My prayers and thoughts will continue for you and your extended family. Mary Achievers

June 28, 2013

Diana guinn

June 28, 2013

I was saddened to read about your sons death. We have never met but our dads were good friends ( Jim Braddock ). Your family has been added to my daily prayers.

Pam Braddock Forsberg

June 27, 2013

You in my plays

Maryrose Simescu

June 27, 2013

Dear Sara, Steve, and Family:
My heart goes out to you all! I am sending my love and prayers! May Jesus carry you every moment when you feel you can't take another step. May his love and peace that surpasses all understanding surround you! XOXO

Amy Myers

June 27, 2013

What a beautiful tribute to your blessed son! Please know, that while I do not know you personally, (I am the aunt of Amy and Adam Hinman) I share your grief and am touched by your faith. May God comfort you in your loss and the wonderful memories of your child help you through this awful time.

Sandra Ward

June 27, 2013

Though I don't know you personally I pray for you and your family in God's name to grant you peace during this difficult time. What a beautiful gift you were given and he will be with you always.

God Bless!
The Grobs

June 27, 2013

Cindy Arbutante

June 27, 2013

Our hearts and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Peter & Marsha Lea

June 27, 2013

We are very for your loss. He looks like a little Angel. Our prayers are with you and all the family. Time heals all but he is a angel and God is holding him. God love you.

Patricia Biermaker

June 27, 2013

We've never met, but I had to express my sincere sympathies. My heart breaks for you all. May God bless you with peace knowing your little boy now plays in Heaven and you will see him again.

Sue V

June 27, 2013

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