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Brian Dreyer Obituary
Brian L. Dreyer, age 50, of Holland, went to his Heavenly Home on Monday, August 4, 2014 after suffering an unexpected massive stroke.
Brian was born and raised in Holland, a resident of the area his entire life. He was a graduate of West Ottawa High School and attended Michigan State University. In 1991 Brian married the love of his life, Pamela Lilja. Brian was co-owner with his brother Brent Dreyer of Prairie View Farms (the family business). He was a member of Rose Park Reformed Church for many years, where he had served as a deacon. Family was the most important thing to Brian, and he will be greatly missed. His love and passion in life was his wife and three children.
He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Lisa Dreyer and Julie Dreyer, father Spencer Dreyer, and brother-in-law Gary Israels.
Surviving are his wife of 23 years, Pamela Dreyer; children, Carson Dreyer, Mallory Dreyer, and Clara Dreyer; mother Margaret Dreyer; brother Brent and Amy Dreyer; sister Debra (Israels) and Rick Prince, all of Holland. Also surviving are father-in-law Walter Rudderow and Ann Warren of Florida, mother-in-law Karen Roy of Florida, sister-in-law Kim and Larry Ryan of Florida, brothers-in-law Robert and Dawn Roy of Conn., Brian and Nicki Lilja of Florida, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday August 9, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Rose Park Reformed Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Dave Van Opstall. Visitation will be Friday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Funeral Homes Inc., 295 Douglas Ave. Memorial contributions may be made to The Brian L. Dreyer Children's Education Fund, Lupus Foundation of America, or National Parkinson Foundation. For more information please visit www.dykstrafuneralhome.com
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August 18, 2014
Dear Pam, Gary and I just heard about the passing of your husband and we are so sorry. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May the Lord grant you peace and comfort in the coming days.
Gary and Judy Bylsma
August 7, 2014
Dearest Pam, If only it were possible to gather you, Clara, Mallory & Carson in my arms and hold each of you. Geoff, Walter, & I send our deepest sympathy, prayers and love for Brian, and to all of you and all the Dreyer family members.
With love, Aunt Carol
Rhonda Breuker
August 6, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to all of the Dreyer family. My heart goes out to you all...
Dee Dee Vredeveld
August 6, 2014
To the Dreyer family, I'm so sorry for your loss.
Kristi Straumanis
August 6, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to the Dreyer family.
Joanne Gambert
August 6, 2014
Pam, Carson, Mallory and Clara I am so sad to hear about Brian's passing. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. You have a very special guardian angel to watch over you.
May God give all of you strength, peace and courage in the difficult days ahead! I hope your hearts will soon be filled of special memories of wonderful times together. Sending you lots of love xo
Beth Gordon (Van Buren)
August 6, 2014
To all of the Dreyer family I extend my heartfelt condolences on the loss of this wonderful man.
August 6, 2014
Pam, we did not have the pleasure of meeting Brian, but remember our daughter, Cindy, and you growing up together. We send our love and prayers in this time of sorrow for you and your family.
Frank & Sharon Kasper
St. Augustine, FL
Diane Beckman
August 6, 2014
The Beckman family is so sorry for your loss. Our son has been friends with Carson this past year at Butler and is rooming with Carson his junior year. Carson has really helped our son out at school and I knew by his actions he had wonderful parents. Our prayers are with you and all in your family during this difficult and sorrowful time.
Robert Roy
August 6, 2014
I am so sorry for the loss of Brian. He was an amazing man, husband, and father. All my love to Pam, Carson, Mallory, and Clara and to the entire Dreyer family.
Kelly McQuady
August 6, 2014
Pam and the Dreyer children,
Kathryn and I are so deeply sorry for your loss! Although we didn't know Brian well, it was obvious what a loving and devoted husband and father he was to your family. Kathryn told me she remembers him as being a "nice dad" who used to play with her in the pool when she was little. You have been and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers!! Sending prayers of strength your way!
Love,
Kelly and Kathryn
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