Vernon Leeuw

Vernon Leeuw obituary, Zeeland, MI

Vernon Leeuw

Vernon Leeuw Obituary

Published by Yntema Funeral Home on Aug. 27, 2021.
Vernon Leeuw, age 91, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021. Watch the funeral service here: https://www.facebook.com/LangelandSterenbergFuneralHome/videos/241041211248524 Vernon was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed going up north to spend time at his cabin. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1951-1953 in Alaska. He was co-owner of Quality Sheet Metal and a member of Community Reformed Church. He was a faithful husband, a good provider for his family, was dearly loved and will be incredibly missed. He was preceded in death by brother, Howard Leeuw; brother, Emerson Leeuw; sister, Dorothy and John Mokma; brother, Ivan Leeuw; sister-in-law, Mary Leeuw; sister, Mary Ann and Dennis Wyngarden; brother-in-law, Burdette VanderKolk; and brother-in-law, Paul DeGraaf. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Betty Leeuw; son, Jeff and Jackie Leeuw; daughter, Sherri Dickman; grandchildren, Jodi and Justin Sterenberg, Jason Leeuw and fiancé Kari Niethammer, Jilynn and Matt Koomen, Jennifer and Kevin Osbeck, Ross Dickman; great-grandchildren, Makenna Koomen and Kasen Osbeck; sister, Norma VanderKolk; brother, Marvin Leeuw; sister-in-law, Shirley DeGraaf; sister-in-law, Carol and Paul Johnson; and brother-in-law, Richard and Ann Nagelkerk. Visitation with the family will be 4:00-6:00 pm on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Community Reformed Church, 10376 Felch St. Zeeland, MI 49464 Funeral services with military honors are at 11:00 am on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Community Reformed Church with Rev. Kurt Henry officiating. There will be a time of visitation with the family at the church that same day starting at 10:00 am. Burial to take place in Zeeland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given in Vernon's honor to the American Heart Association.

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American Association

August 30, 2021

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Dave & Barb De Good

August 30, 2021

Our sincere sympathy Jason on the departing of your Grandpa. Life is short. Eternity is long. May he rest in peace.

Thomas Osbeck

August 30, 2021

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Joe &Lynn Harsevoort

August 29, 2021

We had many good times growing up with The Leeuw family. Are prayers are with them in this time of sorrow.

Mary Heyboer

August 28, 2021

My deepest sympathy to all the family. I feel so blessed to have had Vern in my life as a neighbor and as a friend. I rejoice in his new life in Christ and look forward to our reunion in Heaven.

Terry and Bonnie Keen DeJong

August 28, 2021

We send our sympathy in Verns passing. We haven't seen our cousins in a long time but I do remember Vern as a kind man. You were blessed with 61 years of marriage. Very special!

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