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Edward DenBoer Obituary

DENBOER - Edward M. DenBoer, aged 86, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2011, after a short illness and was ushered into the presence of his Lord and Savior. He is survived by his wife, Arlene (Haga). He will be lovingly remembered by his nephews and nieces, Marc (Linda) Stolk, Lynne Stolk, Janice (Jim) Heeren, Mike (Denise) Stolk, David (Kim) DenBoer, Douglas (Susan) DenBoer and Deborah (Dave Baker) DenBoer and extended families. Also surviving is his sister-in-law, Peggy Stolk. He also leaves behind his beloved four-legged "daughter", Molly. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, brother, David DenBoer, and brother-in-law, Mike Stolk. Ed proudly served his country in the Navy during WWII. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 22, at 11 a.m. at Third Reformed Church, 2060 Michigan Street NE. Friends may meet his family on Wednesday September 21, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes, Van Strien Creston Chapel, 1833 Plainfield Ave. NE and on Thursday, one hour prior to the service at church. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Third Reformed Church Building Fund. Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes

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Published by Grand Rapids Press on Sep. 20, 2011.

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Carolyn Bosse

September 21, 2011

Ed- I'm your neighbor down the street that would wave to you whenever I came out into the yard and you would be in your chair with Molly and wave back. When you drove down the street you and your wife would stop and ask how I was doing and how our old neighbors were in Flordia. What a great friend and neighbor. I will continue to wave to you as you will be greatly missed by all. friend

Diana (Steve) Steffek

September 21, 2011

Mr D. You were not only the best boss a girl could ask for; you were also always a supportive friend. I'll always have wonderful memories of our years working at ATL.

Traci Cook

September 20, 2011

Love you and will miss that wonderful personality of yours. You had a way of lighting up the room and your hugs were the best ever. Family events won't be the same without you, but we cherish all of those wonderful times we got to spend with you. I will see you again in Heaven someday.

Eric TenHoor

September 20, 2011

Love you Uncle Ed, I just wanted to say that I never could leave your house without a smile. Thanks for putting up with 4 years worth of boring work stories from me.

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