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Theodore Engelsma Obituary

ENGELSMA, MR. THEODORE Mr. Theodore Engelsma, age 91 of Grand Rapids, passed away October 31, 2012. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jeannette DeMaagd. Mr. Engelsma is survived by his wife, Corinne; their children David and Beth Engelsma, Mary and Dirk Knibbe, Daniel and Sharon Engelsma, Janet and Paul DeVisser, Ted and Nancy Engelsma, and Tom and Deb Engelsma; 30 grandchildren, 90 great grandchildren ; his brothers and sisters Donald Engelsma, James Engelsma, Barb Koning and Nellie Engelsma; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Dan and Jane DeMeester, Ruth and Dick Kamp, Marge Kamps; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. His funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 3 at 11 AM at First Netherlands Reformed Congregation, 1261 Beckwith NE with Rev. J.B. Zippro officiating. Mr. Engelsma reposes at Heritage Life Story Funeral Home - Alt & Shawmut Hills Chapel, 2120 Lake Michigan Drive NW where friends may visit with his family on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM and again at church from 10-10:30 AM on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Plymouth Christian Schools. To share a memory or sign the online register, please visit www.lifestorynet.com

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Published by Grand Rapids Press on Nov. 1, 2012.

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Mike Magniant

November 2, 2012

Always enjoyed the stories Ted would tell us when we were kids. The most memorible thing was watching his brother Don get him fired up about the cows and laughing afterward. A great man, he will be missed.

Bruce & Karen Bigelow

November 2, 2012

To The Engelsma Family: We are praying for you at this most difficult time! We have comfort that God's grace will carry you through these days! In Christian Love, Bruce & Karen Bigelow

November 1, 2012

Dear Beth and David and Engelsma family, so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you with His peace and give you great rejoicing for his home going to heaven. Marilyn and Dale De Mann.

Lori (Boot) Edgington

November 1, 2012

Dear Engelsma Family,
You have our deepest and heartfelt sympathy in your loss.
Fred and Lori (Boot) Edgington

November 1, 2012

My sympathy to the family. I'm praying for you. I enjoyed my many visit with Ted at Yorkshire Manor. Ted loved the Lord and is now with Him in glory.

Pastor Rick Kiekintveld
Chaplain
Baruch Senior Ministries

Robert Heyboer

November 1, 2012

Engelsma family; May you feel God'scomfort and love and find peace as you travel through this time of grief and loss.

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