HERBERT WESLEY POLLOCK

1933 - 2023

HERBERT WESLEY POLLOCK

1933 - 2023

BORN

1933

DIED

2023

HERBERT POLLOCK Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 21 to Mar. 23, 2023.
POLLOCK, HERBERT WESLEY Herbert Wesley Pollock, age 89 of Holland, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023. He was born on November 17, 1933, to Herbert and Marguerite (Haley) Pollock. Herb was a graduate of Holland High School and received a BS degree in Naval Architecture Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan and worked as a naval architect in New York, San Francisco, and Washington DC, for several ship building companies and the United States Government. He returned to the University of Michigan in early 1972 and received his degree in business administration and began a second career with Whirlpool Corporation in St. Joseph, MI. Herb designed numerous boats for his own use and enjoyment throughout his life. Herb and his wife Sally were married for 62 years and enjoyed the last 25 years at their home at Ottawa Beach. They loved to travel, especially to France and were enthusiastic bicycle riders and sailors throughout their marriage. He was preceded in death by his wife Sally in 2021; brother, James Pollock; great nephew, Joshua Gillette. Surviving is his sister Nancy (Bob) Gillette; nieces and nephews, Gin (Carl) Pollock Fayard, Kathleen (Tom) Gillette Johnston, Michael R. Gillette, and Benjamin P. (Kendra) Gillette; great niece, Katherine G. Gillette and great nephew, Matthew R. Gillette. Funeral services will be 2 pm Saturday (March 25) at the Dykstra Funeral Home-Northwood Chapel, 295 Douglas Avenue. Livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/dykstrafuneralhome. Burial will be in Lakewood Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Geneva. For an online registry, visit www.dykstrafuneralhome.com

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Lynn T. Rayle, Jr Midland MI

March 24, 2023

Dear Pollock Family,
I am sad to learn of Herb´s death. I was at Whirlpool when he started there after getting his MBA from U of M. We had that in common. I always enjoyed talking with him with his interesting background.
I was later to learn of his contribution to the Viet Nam war in designing the PBR water jet propelled craft used by troops in the river delta and the redesign of the famous Swift Boat used along the coast. I believe he has a chapter in a book about the history of the swift boat. I made sure that he came to see the PBR that was brought to the Lest We Forget event a few years ago.
It was a pleasure to have known him.

John Uniack Davis

March 24, 2023

Herb and Sally were accomplished, gracious, kind, and delightful to be around. We were united by a certain joie de vivre and a curiosity about the world. I have fond Ottawa Beach memories of sharing a glass of red wine and talking about their adventures in France. May they rest in peace, together.

Laura Burt

March 23, 2023

Herb and Sally were an absolute delight. Knowing them over these last 55 years over many,many summers at good old OB was a special treat during our vacations there. Always there was a Bonjour! Ca va? shouted back and forth from our porches, watching Herb put out his French flag and catching up with one another. A real sense of bonhomie

Jennifer Burt Davis

March 23, 2023

Nos sincères condoléances - nous avons des très bons souvenirs avec Herbert à Ottawa Beach. De la part de la famille (Burt) Davis - Jennifer et John

Gerald (Jerry) Hunsburger

March 22, 2023

There is a void in the Historic Ottawa Beach area. One that will be hard to fill.
Things will not be the same with the passing of Herb Pollock. He will be missed.
Herb was a true gentleman. He was well read, and knowledgeable about many topics (especially boats and French wine).
He was a special person and very kind to everyone.
Sitting on the "Old Ottawa" front porch talking to Sally and Herb are memories I cherish.
May Herb rest in peace and receive his well deserved heavenly reward.
Jerry Hunsburger

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