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Gus Feenstra Obituary
Gus was born in Prospect Park, NJ on August 5, 1930 to Hendrik (Henry) and Jantje (Jennie) (Smit) Feenstra.
He graduated from Hope College in 1959 and did his post-graduate work at Michigan State University, where he received his Master's Degree in education.
Gus was a teacher and principal in the West Ottawa School system for 29 years.
He was a member of the Third Reformed Church where he served on the greater consistory, Sunday school teacher, and a Stephen Minister.
Gus volunteered, through the probation department, helping the youth of Holland.
He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict.
Gus was preceded in death by a son, Gregory Feenstra in 1992 and a son-in-law, Paul Dunn in 2013.
Surviving is his wife, Barbara of 65 years; children, Jeffrey and Deborah Feenstra and Laureen Dunn; 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, Ashley and Domingo Hernandez (Sofia, Isabella, and Alejandro), Leslie Feenstra, and Tyler Dunn; sister, Sadie Kuiper; brother, Richard and Carolyn Feenstra; in-laws, Glenn and Mary Thompson, Dr. Kenneth and Ann Thompson, and Carol Thompson; nephews, nieces, and cousins.
No services or visitation are scheduled at this time.
Memorial contributions may be made to Kindred Hospice or Third Reformed Church Memorial Fund.
Arrangements were by the Dykstra Funeral Home-Mulder Chapel.
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SHARON (UNGER) LAKE AND KARL/HUSBAND
January 16, 2021
JANUARY 15,2021
I WAS A STUDENT IN GUS'S CLASSES IN 1959 AND 1960. OUR WHOLE FAMILY BECAME INVOLVED WITH GUS WHEN MY BROTHER,MERLE GOT SO SICK. HE CAME TO OUR HOME AND GAVE HIM PERSONAL TEACHING; AS HE WAS NOT ABLE TO ATTEND CLASSES. HE DIDNT WANT MERLE TO EVER FLUNK DUE TO HIS ILLINESS. I WENT TO WEST OTTAWA JR.SR. HIGH SCHOOL FOR 2 YRS. BEFORE OUR FAMILY MOVED TO FLORIDA. GUS AND BARBARA TOOK VACATIONS TO FLA. TO MY PARENTS HOUSE. BY THIS TIME I HAD GOTTEN MARRIED. GUS AND BARBARA STAYED IN CONTACT WITH US EVERY CHRISTMAS WITH HER NICE LONG NEWSEY LETTERS.
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
SHARON (UNGER) LAKE / STUDENT
AND HUSBAND KARL,SR.
Percy Unger
January 15, 2021
I am sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace. It was my honor to have known him. He was my principal when I was in the 5th grade at Ventura elementary school in 1962. My brother had rheumatic fever before that time. Mr. Feenstra came to our house to keep up his schooling during his recovery. My brother, Merle kept in touch with him all these years. He was a special gentleman. I am blessed to have known him.
Anne Mulder
January 12, 2021
Loved that man. Such a great neighbor to my brother. Ron truly thought the world of Gus and Barb. My prayers go out to you Barb and the family. RIP Gus.
Pam Veldheer
January 12, 2021
My sincere sympathies to you all. Comfort in the coming months. I spent a lot of time at your house as a kid and have nothing but fond memories of you all. Pam ( Bakker) Veldheer
Diana Bazan
January 8, 2021
Was a wonderful Man and a wonderful neighbor of mine for 28 years.
Always was full of joy and always wanted to teach my cats how to swim.
:-)Gus will be missed by many. Barb, you are in our thoughts and Prayers.
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