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1945
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2019
Robert DeWeerd Obituary
Bob was born October 24, 1945 in Holland, Michigan to Herman and Marie (Zandstra) DeWeerd. Bob was a Michigan National Guard Veteran and served from 1963 to 1970.Bob was preceded in death by his parents, and a nephew, Keith DeWeerd.He is survived by his wife, Janice of the home in Ava, five children and their spouses, Scott & Shannon DeWeerd, Zeeland, MI, Stacy & Ryan Bosma, Zeeland, MI, Lisa & Matt Maupin, Franklin, MO, Keith Mersman, Maryland Heights, MO, and Kevin Mersman, Wells, MN, nine grandchildren, Connor and Megan DeWeerd, Kelsey Hammond, Jonah and Abbi Bosma, Madison and Abygale Maupin, and Andrew and Alessandra Mersman, four siblings and their spouses, Lois & Paul Bruizeman, Jack & Karen DeWeerd, Gary DeWeerd, and Deb & John Kamer, 12 nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held at Gezelligheid LLC Venue, 400 136th Ave, Suite 600, Holland, MI 49424 on Saturday March 23rd from 1:30pm to 4:30pm.Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Operation Smile.Org. Cremation services were conducted by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, MO.
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L. R.
February 28, 2019
So sorry to read about your loss. Knowing how this will affect your family and friends, I hope the promise at Psalm 9:9 and 10 comforts your heart.
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