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Robert Blouw Obituary

Robert "Bob" Blouw, age 60, of Wyoming, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 28, 2008. He is being reunited in Heaven with his parents, Peter and Henrietta Blouw as well as his grandparents, aunts and uncles. He is survived by his loving wife, Diana Blouw; children, Kim (Doug) Amlotte, Hope (Tom) Drougel, Robin Phillips; five grandchildren, Amber, Tony, Liz, Sean, Brianna; stepson, Calvin and Karen Ward; sisters and brothers, Jackie (Jim) Jolliffe, Ron (Cheryl) Blouw, Tom (Jeanie) Blouw, Lori (Jack) Woods, Cheri (Don) Fluga; as well as many nieces and nephews. Bob fought a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis since 1985. He never complained and always had a smile to greet you. He was a former employee of GM. Before the MS, Bob was a racecar driver at Berlin Raceway and other tracks close to his Wyoming, MI home. He maintained his love of racing by being an avid Nascar fan with Jeff Gordon being his favorite driver. Bob has finally won the ultimate race here on earth and won the grand prize of eternal life in heaven with his Lord. Funeral services will be held Thursday 11:00 a.m. at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr., with Rev. Robert Wondergem officiating. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday 5 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf

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Published by Grand Rapids Press on Jan. 29, 2008.

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Judi Hanson

February 12, 2008

Lori, I know what an inspiration your brother was to you. Even until the end he was a fighter. I know that he is with the Lord, and that is the best news possible. Love Judi

Michelle Phillips

February 1, 2008

Robin and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I am thinking of you and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Please give Sean and Brianna an extra hug from their Aunt Michelle.
Love and God Bless,

Dan VanderHyde

January 31, 2008

Kim & Doug, Hope & Tom,

You have my sincere condolences.

Ron Finkbeiner

January 31, 2008

The Finkbeiner family would like to express its condolances to the entire blouw family. I am sure that Bob will enjoy the greatest Race track of all.

sincerely

Sue Fisher

January 31, 2008

Kim, Hope, and Robin;
I am so glad that your dad is now enjoying his everlasting life. He's not suffering anymore. I wish I was able to be with you all and give you my shoulder to cry on and the biggest hug. I am thinking of you all. Bob was my dad for only a short time, but I will miss him too. I love you all.
Sue

Marsha Shepard

January 29, 2008

Hope,
I am so very sorry for all that you are having to go though. I wish I could be there with the shoulder and the hugs for you. Be strong as I know you are. All is well with "dad" now, and he will forever be with you in your heart!!!

(I will miss you so much dad!!!)

All my love, Marsha (and Felice and boys)

Tim and Lori Sweeney

January 29, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to your family from a fellow Berlin driver.

January 29, 2008

To Lori and Jack Woods, Cheri and Don Fluga, Diana and all of the Family and Freinds of BOB.
We are very sorry for your loss. Bob will be greatly missed by everyone who was given the gift of meeting and having had the chance to get to know him. You are in our Thought's and Prayers. Renee TenEyck and Family.

Renee Thomas(House)

January 29, 2008

He will always be remember as "Uncle" Bob to me. Once he was very ill I didn't spend the kind of time with him that I probably should have but my memories are ones of him that do not include his illness.

Betty Patow

January 29, 2008

Kim, Hope, Robin & Family;

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this great time of loss. Remember the happy times and his award winning smile. May he always be there with you in your hearts.

Kathy and Mike Ryktarsyk

January 29, 2008

Hope,

Darcy told me about your father and I wanted to offer my condolences to you and your family. I know this is a difficult time right now, but know that your dad is comfortable and at peace. I will be thinking of all of you during this difficult time.

Denny & Denise Vandermark

January 29, 2008

Lori/Dad & family -- our sincerest sympathies go out to you at this sad time. We also remember Bob's easy smile and zest for life. He will forever be remembered fondly.

Julie Grasman

January 29, 2008

Dear Diana,Kim, Hope & Jackie:

May the Lord sustain you all in this time. God is Good all the time & we are blessed to know that our loved ones who know Him are able to be with Him in Eternal Glory. Bob is whole in body & spirit now & I pray that the Lord will hold you all in your grief.

It was a pleasure to know each & every one of you. We are thinking of & praying for you now as always

Julie
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