Richard-DeFouw-Obituary

Richard W. DeFouw

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Mr. Richard W. DeFouw, aged 75, of Grand Rapids, went to be with the Lord Sunday, August 17, 2008. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Maria Therese Fagan; sister, Semone Bayko; parents, Simon and Mary DeFouw. He truly loved his wife, children and grandchildren; his wife, Rita DeFouw...

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Theresa and Family, I was terribly sorry to hear of your dads death he was truly a great man.
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Dick was always the calm in the middle of the storm, a tireless witness for the unborn. What a welcome he is receiving now! Dick made such an impression on me with his lenten fasting. How discplined and dedicated he was. I am a better person for knowing him and I hope to rejoice at the feet of Our Lady with him one day. God Bless, Agnus

Karen, Kevin & family,
Karen, I am sad to hear that your dad passed away. My prayers go out to you during this sad time.

It was good for me to know you when I was a young man. I hope I can be such a good old man. Dick, you and your family are in our prayers.

As a pro-life witness and defender of the unborn, Dick was a soldier without compare. His enthusiasm and willingness to embrace suffering for the sake of God's little ones seemed limitless. My favorite quote, which I heard more times than I can count: "Mike, when's the next rescue?"
What a welcome he must be getting from those children in heaven right now!

Dear Karen, Kevin and Family,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. He was a wonderful man and an inspiration to all who knew him! I know he will be dearly missed. Sorry we couldn't be with you at this time of sorrow, but know that we're with you in our thoughts and prayers. We know the heartache you're experiencing as we will be attending Bryan's Dad's funeral at the same time in Muskegon. My love to you and the all your family!
Love,
Bryan and Mary Richards and Family

sorry to hear about rich . l attended classes at catholic and sacred heart with him

sorry to hear about rich . l attended classes at catholic and sacred heart with him