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Gary Hulst Obituary
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Bev; his children and grandchildren: Pam and Kurt Meeuwsen (Abbie and Blake), Brent and Jennifer Hulst (Katharine and Adela), Kim and Matthew Bolles (Coraline and Louise); sisters: Mary and Terry Genzink, Lila and Edgar Veinbergs, Ellen and Dave Meyer; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Betty Lankheet, Howard and Grace Lankheet, Arlene and Alverne Hop, Denny and Millie Lankheet and several nieces, nephews and three aunts.
Gary served his country in the United States Army, stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. He retired from Herman Miller where he worked his entire career. Gary loved to be outside bird watching, gardening, pigeon racing and just enjoying all of God's creation.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday, January 3, 2020 at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 South State Street, Zeeland. The Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Oakland Christian Reformed Church, 4452 38th Street, Hamilton. Interment will be in Bentheim Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to World Renew or Bethany Christian Services. www.yntemafh.com
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Bruce Karger
March 21, 2020
Bev, just heard about your loss, my wife and I I were in Florida for the last few months and just got the news. Gary and I became close friends over the past few years as he became interested in ham radio, we are the same age, talked on the radio, and were fellow Christians. Call me if you would like to talk sometime. 616-836-5839
Brad and Holly Hassevoort
January 4, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family in the days/months ahead.
January 3, 2020
Hey Bev! Arlene just told me about the loss of your wonderful husband! Please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers during the coming days, weeks and months as God brings you to mind. Grace and Peace!! Avis
Bob Schutter
January 3, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the Hulst family. I worked with Gary at Herman Miller and always enjoyed conversation with him. After he retired he would stop in on his scooter and we would catch up on life. I always admired his love of nature and that he saw beauty in things that most people miss everyday.
January 3, 2020
Dear Bev, we are so sorry for the loss of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and dear friend and neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Mike and Helen Cnossen
Cindy Nyhoff
January 2, 2020
My deepest sympathies and prayers to the Hulst family. My daughter Sarah was a classmate of Kim's and I remember being at a lot of school events together. I am so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. Praying for comfort and peace. Cindy Nyhoff
Marcia TenBroeke
January 1, 2020
Bev
My sympathy to you and your children. May God give you comfort now and in the days ahead.
judy and mike brunette
January 1, 2020
May God's love comfort you and your family. Our prayers are with you Brent and Jennifer..
Vern and Kris Swieringa
December 31, 2019
We are thinking of and praying for your family. Gary was such a wonderful man. He will be missed!
Marilyn & Clarence Kinder
December 31, 2019
Prayers to the Hulst family on your loss. Brent, thinking of you today.
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