Gerrit J. Steenwyk

STEENWYK, Mr. Gerrit J.
Of Kalamazoo

Went to be with the Lord Thursday evening, August 2, 2007. Gerrit was born in Zeeland, MI on Jan. 31, 1948, the son of Andrew & Nella (Northouse) Steenwyk. He was a member of Westwood Christian Reformed Church, where he served on Council, taught Sunday School and catechism, was a member of the choir and had served as custodian. Gerrit was a board member of Park Village Pines, was previous owner of the Christian Book & Supply Center, had previously worked for the Mortgage Dept. of First of America, and was presently employed by the City of Portage Treasurer's office and was a sales rep for Collegiate Cap & Gown, selling choir and judicial robes. On Aug. 22, 1968, he married Evonne Hoekstra, who survives. He is also survived by two children and spouses, Cheryl (John) Vlietstra of Kalamazoo and Keith Steenwyk of Holland and his fiancee, Jamie Northup; eight grandchildren, Levi, Jessie, Adam, Andy, Nella, Jake and Luke Vlietstra and Gracie Northup; his mother, Nella Steenwyk of Holland; three sisters, Mary (Mearl) Van Diepenbos of Jenison, Barbara (John) Wiegers of Hudsonville, and Ruth (Marvin) Vos of Wisconsin Rapids, WI; many nieces and nephews. Private family committal services were held at Genessee Prairie Cemetery. Memorial services will be held 11 o'clock Monday morning at Westwood Christian Reformed Church, 620 Northampton Road, with his brother-in-law, Rev. John Wiegers and his pastor, Bill Fernhout, officiating. Contributions in his memory may be made to Park Village Pines. Friends will be received at the church Sunday evening from 7:30 to 9 PM

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