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Daniel H. Poort

Muskegon, Michigan

1942 - 2025

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DIED
January 11, 2025
LOCATION
Muskegon, Michigan

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Daniel Henry Poort, met his Lord and Savior on January 11, 2025. He was born on August 12, 1942, to Henry and Amy (Werner) Poort. On December 18, 1964, he married Linda Andrew and they recently celebrated 60 years together. Dan graduated from Michigan State and then received his master's degree...

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Linda and family, I wanted to extend my sincere condolences in the passing of Mr. Poort. I remember him as a very kind man with a great laugh. May Gods peace be with you. Natalie

Dear Linda and family, He was a counselor in MPS when I first encountered him as a student teacher there. He was the principal at Moon School when I worked as a classroom assistant many years later. He was a gentle, kind Christian man and an excellent administrator. Linda, I felt blessed to serve with you at Nims School. I am so sorry for your loss. It was a privilege to know Dan. In loving sympathy, Sherry and Mike McKeown

I worked with Dan at Muskegon. He was a kind and gentle person whom I admired. Prayers going to his family. I'm sorry I will be out of town on the 17th.

Dear Linda and Family: I was deeply saddened to learn of Dan´s passing. My prayers are with you all! What an incredible man we remember in Dan...So kind, so fair, so loving, so gracious and so much like Jesus in word and deed. Dan impacted soooooooo many lives with his incredible integrity and Christ-like demeanor. I know my life is better because I was blessed to know him. Linda, you have been an incredible spouse and caretaker! I know that Dan´s latter days were made even better because...

To Leo and Dan's family, Sympathies to you. I remember Dan well from our days growing up in East Lawn Church, They didn't come any nicer than Dan. May God comfort you at this time.

I remember Dan from church,Sunday school but most of all the great Christian he was. He tutored me through algebra in the 9th grade. God bless Linda ,Leo and family.

I have many fond memories of working with both Dan & Linda at Moon School. He was a great Principal - professional & caring, with a gentle, pleasant demeanor. He let the love of the Lord shine through. My sympathies to Linda and all the family. May God give you comfort and peace.

Dan lived his life for God and his family . I felt blessed to have known him as a dear and close friend for over 40 years. I admired him and tried to live my life in a similar way. Rest in peace , Brother Dan.