David Wyma

David Wyma obituary, Holland, MI

David Wyma

David Wyma Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 14, 2018.
David Marc Wyma passed away peacefully on February 14, 2018 at Trillium Hospice. Dave was born on August 17, 1940 to John and Josephine Wyma of Grand Haven, MI. After graduating from Grand Haven High School, he graduated from both Hope College and Western Michigan University. He impacted the lives of many as an Elementary Principal within the Jenison Public Schools. He then served as an Educational Missionary for the RCA and Presbyterian Church in Taiwan. He finished his career as Director of Sol del Valle Community Center. He loved to connect with people and will be remembered for taking a genuine interest in the lives of all he came into contact with. Over the years he enjoyed sailing, playing tennis, biking, singing, playing the guitar, reading, and listening to talk radio. He is survived by his son, Gregory (and Erin) Wyma of Holland, MI and daughter, Jill (and Don) Van Singel of Dorr, MI. He was an incredibly proud "Pop Pops" to Lauren, Jacob, and Aidan Van Singel and Madelyn and Elise Wyma. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Richard, and his beloved wife of 30 years, Barbara Louise Wolford. Visitation to be held on Sunday, February 25 from 2pm-5pm at the Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 East 16th Street, Holland, MI 49423. A Celebration of Life service to be held in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Hospice or to the Barbara Wolford Wyma Endowed Scholarship of Bucknell University. www.langelandsterenberg.com

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March 6, 2018

Don Buikema posted to the memorial.

February 25, 2018

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February 21, 2018

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Don Buikema

March 6, 2018

A special true friend like Dave is Hard to find and impossible to forget. There were time when we would not have any contact for a year, but would pick up right where we had left off. I will cherish the memories (many of them over Fricano's Pizza) and know we will live in my mind and heart.

Mary (Vermurlen) Marod Marod

February 25, 2018

David and I grew up as neighbors in Grand Haven MI. He on Grant Street and me around the corner on Sheldon Road. We graduated in the same class at Grand Haven High School in 1958. So sorry for your loss, David was a kind and friendly person and I have fond memories of our growing up years. Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss. Sincerely,
Mary (Vermurlen) Marod
Grand Haven MI/Venice FL
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Dennis and Claudia Brice

February 21, 2018

We value our memories of lives well spent (in Taiwan) and smile to see that our children live in Holland these days working at Hope. May the God of All Comfort be with you in these times.

Jeanette and Alan Beagley Koolhaas

February 18, 2018

Greg, Jill and Family,
Our sincere sympathy on the death of your father. We have good memories of our days in Taiwan working together with the PCT. My God give you comfort and peace at this time.

Deborah Mudry

February 17, 2018

Greg and Erin,Jill and Don and Pop Pops favorites,
Through the years with miles between us your Dad,Pop Pops would call every few weeks to check up on us, give us the family updates and never cease to amaze me

Scott Wolterink

February 17, 2018

Dear Greg & Erin, Jill & Don: your dad had many special gifts and two of which are: He listened. And he cared. He wrote many reassuring notes to family and friends. Your dad was thoughtful, caring and kind. He had a laugh that was contagious! His dry sense of humor coupled with his Christian conviction were gifts he offered to everyone. Our hearts go out to you!

With sincere condolences, Scott, Heather, Anna, Ethan and Jane Wolterink

Sandy Buller

February 17, 2018

My sincere sympathy is with your family at this difficult time. May memories bring you comfort and joy and replace the sorrow you are feeling. Dave was the person I met in Holland, who was truly interested in learning about me and my family. It was gift meeting him.

Ron Dirkse

February 16, 2018

Greg and Jill. Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. His life was filled with caring, but also many ups and downs. Our sincere condolences. Ron and Miki Dirkse. Hidaka, Japan

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