Paul Hulst

Paul Hulst, 58, returned to his heavenly home on June 2, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. His devotion to his family and his firm faith in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately brought him great peace. Paul was born June 29, 1957, in Holland, Michigan, to Harold and Gertrude (Vork) Hulst. He graduated from Holland Christian High School in 1975. Paul worked side by side with his brother and best friend at Hulst Brother's Masonry for 30 years. Outside of work, Paul enjoyed athletics and was an avid softball player, volleyball player and golfer. He was a long time member of East Saugatuck Christian Reformed Church and was currently a member of Providence Christian Reformed Church. Paul was blessed with a large and loving family. He married the love of his life, Denise Van Koevering, on July 31, 1981. Together they raised their four children: Gregg, Sheila, Eric, and Kelli. He loved life and lived his to the fullest; countless memories were made that will never be forgotten. Paul was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. Many were blessed by his helping hand and will remember him for his compassionate heart and contagious smile. Paul is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Denise, children and grandchildren: Gregg and Kristi Hulst (Hudsen, Garner, Ezra), Sheila and Luke Plockmeyer (Andrew, Emily), Eric and Shawn Hulst (two precious babies on the way), Kelli and Ken De Groot (Warren); mother Gertrude Hulst, brother Keith and Barb Hulst, sisters: Susan and Larry Overweg, Janice and William Gruppen; mother-in-law Constance Van Koevering, in-laws: Carol and Doug Morren, Mark Van Koevering, Martha Van Koevering and Ryan Fisher, Priscilla Van Koevering, Jeff Engelsman, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Harold B. Hulst, father-in-law Gordon Van Koevering, sister Marlene Engelsman (Ellens) and brother-in-law Gordon Ellens. A funeral service to honor the faith and life of Paul Hulst will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, June 6, 2016, at Providence CRC, 821 Ottawa Ave., Holland 49423. Visitation will be 1-3 and 6-8 pm, Sunday, at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th Street, Holland. Interment will be in East Saugatuck Cemetery. Memorial may be made to Holland Christian Schools, Blue Star Bible Club, or People Helping People.