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Memories and Condolences
for Eric Groot
Roger and Jacqulyn Westra
August 16, 2023
Eric was a very pleasant young man.
Marvin VanderBilt
September 3, 2013
We are so sorry to hear this sad news about your dear son. Our sincere sympathy to the DeGroot family. May the Lord give you his peace and comfort. John VanderBilt, Judi, Marvin, Karen
Delinda Irvine
August 30, 2013
My heart is aching for the DeGroot family. May God comfort you in the midst of your grief. You are in my prayers.
August 29, 2013
Ken & Jeanette, no one is able to understand the intense grief that parents experience in the loss of a child except those who still grieve the loss of their own child. In your sorrow, remember that our God so loved us that he gave his Son who died for us. Our Father knows your sorrow, and he holds you in the grace of his strong love with the promise that with you he will not forget Eric -- ever! Al & Jan Kuiper
Barb Brouwer
August 28, 2013
Ken and Jeanette, Our hearts are so heavy as we think and pray for comfort for you. Words are so empty in the pain of a son's death even when that son is taken to heaven!!! Remembering Eric in 3rd grade and his love for learning! Bill and Barb Brouwer
August 28, 2013
Dear DeGroot Family,
Condolences from the Innotec Family to yours. May God comfort you in your sorrow and bring you His peace.
August 26, 2013
Ken and Jeannette,
Our deepest sympathies, and prayers go out to you and your family.
Joey and Tawni Fernandes
George Vink
August 25, 2013
Ken, Jeanette & family,
I am so sorry that you're experiencing such grief. Words cannot suffice to let you know the pain I feel with you in the loss of a precious son. It was a privilege to have him in one of my last Catechism classes. He was a thoughtful student. Shalom, Pastor & Shirley
August 25, 2013
Ken & Jeanette, no one is able to understand the intense grief that parents experience in the loss of a child except those who still grieve the loss of their own child. In your sorrow, remember that our God so loved us that he gave his Son who died for us. Our Father knows your sorrow, and he holds you in the grace of his strong love with the promise that with you he will not forget Eric -- ever!
August 24, 2013
Ken & Jeanette & Family,
We were so shocked and saddened to hear about Eric's awful accident. We are keeping you in our prayers. Larry & Gladys Jacobsma
Corwin Kruk
August 24, 2013
Very saddened by this loss in your family, praying that the Lord grant you comfort and peace at this difficult time. I don't know the family, but I have memories of Calvin College, CRC affilation, and friends in Visalia and Grand Rapids. Blessings to all.
Chris and Sharyl De Jong
August 23, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to you all. There are no words. We are praying that you can each find peace and comfort in Christ.
Matthew Reeves
August 23, 2013
My prayers go out to those in Eric's life.
August 23, 2013
Dave and Alison, we were so shocked and saddened to hear this news. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We miss having you over our back fence. Clark, Jolie and Avery Hiddleston
Glenn
August 23, 2013
i am so sorry for your Loss this be so hard for you right now my Heart and soul go out for your to Heal your Pain Loss a Love one
George & Shirley Vink
August 23, 2013
words cannot express the sorrow we feel for all of you. you have been in our prayers& we continue to pray that God will uphold you through this very difficult time
Pat Rainbow
August 23, 2013
This is an impossible burden to bear - except that our God, who lost his own Son, knows your grief and bears it on your behalf. Love and prayers to each of you, Pat Rainbow
Kirk Jacinto
August 23, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of your Son. My sincere condolence.
Kirk Jacinto
Gary & Edythe Adams
August 23, 2013
Ken & Jeanette & family
So sorry to hear about Eric's passing away. May God comfort you as only he can. "God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble." Ps. 46:1 Praying for you.
Lance and Jamie Mouw
August 23, 2013
Just sick about this with you and for you! Loved this kid! Of course we are lifting you up to our Lord for healing, strength and peace. Love to you all...
Your pastor at one time in Visalia
Winston Boelkins, Pastor
August 23, 2013
That is an awful shock. Words don't help much. God bless you. I'll pray for you.
Debi Witschi
August 23, 2013
The Witschi family wants to send our most heartfelt condolences. We also remember Eric's beautiful smile & his Bball skills. Cvc boys were sure fun to watch! We will be keeping you all in our thoughts & prayers!
August 23, 2013
My heartfelt warmth and Love to all of you as you struggle to make sense of it all - May Light and Joy fill your soul as you feel his spirit near you..!!
Ingeborg Zielinski-Reni <3
Elexis Scott
August 22, 2013
I know that I can speak on behalf of my class of 2010 that Eric's laugh, smile, humor, && personality will never be forgotten. Prayers and thoughts to your family from my classmates, family, && myself.
David & Renee Kayatta
August 22, 2013
Ken and Jeannette;
We were visiting Douwe and Ymkje when we heard the unthinkable news. It strikes at your very core to lose a child and we are deeply saddened to learn of your tragic loss. We have fond memories of Eric on our Thanksgiving visits to Tulare. Prayers and thoughts are with your entire family.
Sheri Heida
August 22, 2013
My most heart-felt sympathy in your tremendous loss. May God's amazing grace give you all you need as you so on through life without your dear son.
Lynn McPhetridge
August 22, 2013
Ken & Janette & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Eric's passing. I pray Gods graces will comfort you and your family in this difficult time. God bless you.
Lynn-CDI
Jackie and Roger Westra
August 22, 2013
Ken & Jeannette and Family.
My wife and I want to express our sympathies on the death of your son and brother.
Richard Jones
August 22, 2013
Truly sorry to hear of Eric's passing. My prayers are with you all. May the God of all comfort grant you consolation.
Gerrit and Judy Bothof
August 22, 2013
You are all in our prayers. We share your tears.
Tiffany Smith-Edmonds
August 22, 2013
My prayers are with the family during this unimaginably difficult time. May God bless them with peace beyond our understanding.
Sally Curti-Ringer
August 22, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Doug & Deanna Souza
August 22, 2013
So sorry to hear, our heart and prayers go out to you all.
Art & Sandra Van Beek
August 22, 2013
Ken & Jeannette and Family.
May the peace that passes all understanding be with you.
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