Gerald-DeWeerd-Obituary

Gerald DeWeerd

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Jun 30, 1923 – Jun 9, 2020 (Age 96)

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BORN
June 30, 1923
DIED
June 9, 2020
AGE
96
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, Michigan

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DeWeerd, Gerald Hudsonville Gerald DeWeerd, age 96, of Hudsonville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley (Brouwer) DeWeerd; son, John DeWeerd; daughter, Ruth Bileth; son-in-law, Greg Honderd; grandson, Jordan Bareman; several...

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Libby and family. I'm sorry to hear of your dad passing. I have fond memories of being over at your house growing up. May you feel God's peace.

He was a wonderful man. To the family, I am sorry for your loss.

Papa and Mama De Weerd became my parents away from my far away home. I remember that Saturday morning when papa landed at the Lowell airport to by some gas and we met. The next day they took me to Day Bible Chapel. The rest is history, a beautiful and blessed history of becoming part of a wonderful family and being accepted by them. I didn't have to knock at the kitchen door; a wide welcoming smile and a warm embrace was always there for me. Later, when Brenda and I left the country, Mama...

Dear Mary and Family: I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. I hope you will find comfort and strength that he will always be alive in your heart and thoughts. Love, Robin Layman

Lots of good memories from Jerry and he was good to my family for a lot of years. We are sorry for your loss.

Dear family of Mr. DeWeerd, I am a member of First Hudsonville Chr. Ref. church and had the privilege of visiting your dad as part of our Encouragement Team. Enjoyed those times I visited him. My late husband, Wally, thought a lot of your dad as well. May the Lord bless and keep you. Evelyn Hamberg

Dear Mary and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying Gods love and peace surround you now on this journey of grief and you will have many treasured memories of this man called dad that you loved so so much. With sympathy, Bev Buikema

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ❤