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Arnold Potter Obituary

Potter, Arnold Jay Arnold Jay Potter, age 89, of Grandville, is now in the arms of Jesus. He passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. He was preceded in death by his son, Wayne Potter; grandson, Kent Deur. Arnold is lovingly remembered by his wife of 67 years, Irene; children, Larry and Joyce Potter, Sharon and Dave Deur, Marlene and Cal Racey, Dale and Laura Potter, Nadine and Joel Hollemans, Jay and Lori Potter, 18 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Don and Rose Swagman; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 15, 2018 at Cedar Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 2025 Baldwin Street, Jenison, with Rev. Steve Igo officiating. Interment Winchester Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive SW. Arnold worked long and hard hours to put his children through Christian education. In honor of his passionate commitment to Christian education, those who wish may make memorial contributions to Legacy Christian School or Hudsonville Christian School. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com.

Published by Grand Rapids Press from Jun. 12 to Jun. 14, 2018.
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I'm very sorry for your loss.

Gordon Beukema

June 15, 2018

Sharon James

June 13, 2018

Mrs. Potter and family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Don and Sue May
Amy, Katelyn, and Kelcie Schafer
(Next door neighbors)

June 13, 2018

Dale, Laura and family

You have my deepest sympathy, I will continue to keep you in my prayers.

Debra Orchard

June 13, 2018

Dale, Laura and Potter Family,

Your Father was the definition of Dutch work ethic and Christian family values. He influenced my life in that way.

Jane and I are so sorry for your loss, are thinking about and praying for you all.

Sincerely,

Michael Ritsema

June 12, 2018

My sympathy to the family. I'm praying for you. I had to opportunity to visit Arnold a few times. Arnold knew and loved the Lord. PTL Arnold is now with the Lord.

Pastor Rick
Chaplain
Baruch Senior Ministries

Rick Kiekintveld

June 12, 2018

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