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Robert J. VerStrate

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Age 97

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DIED
September 8, 2022
AGE
97
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Grand Rapids, Michigan

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VerStrate, Robert J. Dutton, MI Robert J. VerStrate, of Dutton, MI, formerly of Byron Center, MI, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Thursday, September 8, 2022, one day shy of his 98th birthday. Bob proudly served in the U.S. Navy on a Patrol Torpedo boat in the South Pacific...

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Oh how I miss him so much. I was his caregiver at the end of his beautiful life. I was his last in-home caregiver and I immediately fell in love with him and his amazing family. I think about him so often and Jess and his beautiful daughter with my same name. We hit it off immediately. He was a great man. Loved his Lord. He touched my heart in ways no one else did and I loved spending my days with him and Jesse and extended family. He has such a lovely family and I will always cherish the...

We often tell others that Bob Verstrate entered into Heaven on his 98th Birthday. We are so Thankful to God that both Bob and Jessie are in Heaven together with Jesus their Savior and were good neighbor's of ours and fellow church attenders with us at Good News Baptist Church for seven years.

We signed this Guest Book last year but now I don't see it. Bob was a Wonderful Christian Neighbor who had a Wonderful Testimony to his family and helped many that were younger than he was. He helped Jessie with the cleaning and dish washing and got her a dish washer moved the laundry to the main level and a nice tile walk in shower later in life to make life easier in their 90's. He lived for Christ and entered into Heaven the day he turned 98 years old. What a Wonderful Birthday! Bob...

I was so blessed to have met Bob and his wonderful family in the last days of his life. It was my absolute pleasure to be able to take care of him and see his beautiful smile and listen to his life stories. I know you are wrapped in Jesus arms my friend and I just thank you so much for letting me into your life. I wish I would have met you sooner. You were so loved and admired by your family and it really showed. I´m so glad you are at peace and no longer suffering. May God bless the...

Kathleen and family, may God bless you and yours in this time of sorrow. My sincere condolences on the loss of your father.

Kathy & Family, so sorry for the loss of your father. May all of the wonderful memories of you dad remain in your heart forever. Keeping you in my prayers. Matt & Carol Zanto

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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My Dad was in WW 11 , many Stories were told . Thank You for your Service, I, Salute You Sir ! Sue Willard Gr. Mich.