Donald Thomas DeLiefde

Donald Thomas DeLiefde obituary

Donald Thomas DeLiefde

Donald DeLiefde Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 12 to Nov. 15, 2015.
DeLiefde, Donald Thomas Age 51, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, November 9, 2015. Don was born in Grand Rapids, was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Aquinas College and ITT Institute. He enjoyed electronics and was an avid UM football fan. Donny was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. James and Barbara DeLiefde. He will be missed, but fondly remembered by his brothers and sisters, Bill (Mary Helen) DeLiefde, Janet Price, Daniel DeLiefde, and Diana (Konrad) Visser; nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles; cousins; good friend, Brian Burns and canine friend, Mystie. His family will meet with relatives and friends for a time of visitation and fellowship on Thursday, November 19, 4-7 PM at the Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral home. Contributions may be made to American Heart Association of Michigan, 950 28th St. Ste. 105e Grand Rapids, MI 49508 or Humane Society of West Michigan, 3700 Wilson Dr. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49534. The family is being served by:

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Alan Brede

November 17, 2015

Don I miss you so much even though time parted us. I remember all the great times hanging out or hitting the pool. I will always charish our times together and the Glass Hut...Rest my brother.

Susan Towne

November 17, 2015

Prayers for you and your family, Don from a long time classmate (Marywood Academy/GRCC).

Jerry

November 13, 2015

Some of my most remediable times had been with you old friend. May the lord watch over you. You were loved by many!

American Heart Association

November 13, 2015

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Austin Reilly

November 13, 2015

I know Don is well and at peace. He was always part of the Reilly family and impacted all of our lives as he did so many. Myself and others saw Don at a birthday party in Dec last year and everyone was so glad to see him. It seems like yesterday riding my bike in 7th grade to swim at Don's who Was a new classmate at IHM.
The summer parties with Dan and Janet stopping in while music blasted from the best reciever and amps ever assembled. Or dinner with Halls or Millers or George and so many others. Then came CC where Don made friends easily. Big Star with Bri and Joe. Canoe trips. Don's Grand Prix, Cordoba and Trans Am.
Don was eccentric and in a lot of ways a larger than life personality, so much so that I don't think this world could contain him. Peace my friend.

Dave

November 12, 2015

Don, I'll miss you. Godspeed my friend!

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