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Vern was a good guy to work with.
John Raterink
November 23, 2004 | Caledonia, MI


Grand Rapids, Michigan
HELMUS - Mr. Vernon Helmus, aged 67, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, November 20, 2004. Vern had served for 12 years as a volunteer with the Wyoming Fire Department. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 46 years, Rosalie; children, Wendy (Mike) DeVries, Michele (Gord) Manshaem,...
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John Raterink
November 23, 2004 | Caledonia, MI
Dear Aunt Rosalie... 
 
 
 
I was so saddened to hear of Uncle Vern's homegoing. Please know that Tim and I are keeping you and your family in our prayers. 
 
 
 
We never know what tomorrow will bring and I'm sure you will miss him. Sometimes it is hard to understand just why God does the things He does, but He promises the grace to see us through our difficult times. We mourn with you but not without hope! 
 
 
 
Tim, Betsy, Sam, Mitch and Elise Anderson
Betsy Anderson
November 22, 2004 | Rockford, IL
Dear Michele and Family, 
 
I wish there was something I could do to help ease your grief, but I know words are inadequate at a time like this. God will share your pain and burden and with time, help you cope with the loss. Life seems so unfair at times like these, but there is a master plan somewhere in the scheme of things. God spared him a lot of suffering and that is something to be thankful for. As hard as it may be, the Heavenly Father really knows what is best and we have to trust...
Denise Dupras
November 21, 2004 | Marquette, MI