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Rev. Dr. Harris John Verkaik

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Verkaik, Rev. Dr. Harris John Rev. Dr. Harris John Verkaik, died Thursday, April 5, 2018. He was the son of the late Harry and Ann Verkaik of Yucaipa, CA. He received his BA degree from Hope College and MDiv degree from Western Theological Seminary in Holland, MI, and a doctorate degree from...

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I had the awesome privilege of sitting under Rev. Verkaik's preaching when he was in Sheldon. He baptized two of our children. I still have notes and tapes from his preaching. My condolences to Jane and the family.

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I didn't know him at all, but I heard nothing but good things about him from others who did know him

My family was blessed to be members of Oakview Reformed Church worshiping under a dynamic pastor whose first call was serving Oakview - Rev. Harris Verkaik. I have a booklet written in the early 1960's by this vibrant teacher/preacher entitled, Prepare to meet thy God. Young Rev. Verkaik, with his wife Jane and very young family, was able to attend to his many roles and unique demands of a newly planted church with intellect, humor, instruction, love - all through the grace he received...