Clarence R. Medema Sr.

Clarence Medema Obituary

Clarence R. Medema Sr., aged 84, completed his work on earth on Monday, March 7, 2005, and surrounded by his family, went home to be with his Lord. He was well known as a man of extraordinary intelligence, compassion, diligence, strength, commitment and integrity. He also was an exceptionally devoted husband, father and grandfather. He will be sadly missed, however his family thanks God for him and is comforted by the knowledge that he was greeted in heaven with the words ''well done my good and faithful servant''. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Bernice (Groenewold); sons and daughters-in-law, Dale (Barbara), Robert (Trudy), and Clarence Jr. (Lois); grandchildren, Jason, Christopher, Kimberly, Kate, Jennifer, Clarence III, Chad and Courtney; brothers, John (Edith), Roger, and Ken (Donna); and sister, Lorraine (John) Baker. He was preceded in death by his brother, Cornelius. A service celebrating his life will be held Friday, March 11 at 11 a.m. at LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church, 107 LaGrave Ave., SE, Grand Rapids, MI with Dr. Stanley Mast officiating. Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitors are invited to meet with the family on Thursday, March 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the afternoon and 7 to 9 p.m. in the evening at the Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, (Kentwood, MI), 4646 Kalamazoo SE, and Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Holland Home. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Mar. 9 to Mar. 10, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Clarence Medema

15 Entries

Dave & Kim Bylsma

March 20, 2005

Bernice,Dale,Barb and family,

We'd like you to know your in our thoughts and prayers.I was glad to get to know Clarence and Bernice.I really enjoyed talking to Clarence in so many ways he reminds me of my father. Dave and I send our deepest sympathy.

Dave & Kim Bylsma

Russ Warner

March 10, 2005

Sincere sympathy sent with our love.We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Russ and Mary Warner

Nettie & Jim Tschantz

March 10, 2005

To Berneice, Dale,Bob, Clarence and familes we want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our condolences to you all.

Ken and Donna Medema

March 10, 2005

Dear Berniece and family,

Our sincere sympathy. Brother Clarence will be missed by so many.Sorry we can not be with you and we thank you for your understanding. We will be sitting quietly on Friday thinking about all of you. You are in our prayers. God be with you.

With our love, Ken and Donna Medema

Paul Wolbert

March 10, 2005

Dear Medema Family,

Amy and I are very sorry for your loss. We know how important your father was to your family.

We can only imagine how his life influenced others in positive ways which will be his legacy.

We know this because of his son Clarence Jr.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Paul and Amy Wolbert

peggy bykerk

March 10, 2005

Dear Bernice and family..my deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your dear husband,father and grandfather.i will always remember him (and you bernice) as one of the first people to welcome me to breton woods. i had dinner with you in the terrace and it was a delightful visit and i appreciated your cordial welcome..i am so sorry for your loss and thank God for the comfort that is ours ..that because He lives so too does our loved one! you are in my prayers, sincerely peggy bykerk~~~

Alaina Van Houdt

March 10, 2005

The Medema Family-

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Grandpa Medema was a wonderful man, and loved by eveyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. He will be missed.

Jan and Rich Hofstra

March 9, 2005

Dear Bernice and sons

Our sincere sympathy to you in the death of your husband and dear dad...Our thoughts and prayers are with you...It was so neat to see you this summer...How quickly life changes...Love Rich and Jan Hofstra

Thomas Medema

March 9, 2005

Dear Aunt Bea and family,

Please accept our deepest sympathy on uncle Clarence's passing. He will be sorely missed.

Our words of comfort come from Romans 6:23. "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."

May you find comfort and peace in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ today and always.

In his name,

Tom and Karen Medema and family

Sue & Steve Stormzand

March 9, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the Medema family. It is not easy to loose a loved one, but we know your grief is tempered with the knowledge that Clarence is now walking with his Lord. Love, Sue & Steve Stormzand

Ron & Joan Van Zee

March 9, 2005

Barb & Dale

So sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Ron & I will be praying for your family. Dale we will also be praying for your mother during this time of adjustment for her. Ron & I are in Florida so we will not be able to be at the funeral home but are sending you our love and deepest sympathy. My mother is also in Florida so we will pass on her sympathy as well.

Love

Ron & Joan

Shirley Medema

March 9, 2005

My deepest sympathy goes out to you

Bernice in the loss of a wonderful

husband, and father. Also, to Dale and Barb, Bob & wife, and to Clary. May God comfort you in this

time of sorrow. He was the best

radar instructor in the country for

those awful war years.

Love Shirl and lots of hugs.