John Kamstra

John Kamstra obituary, Grand Rapids, MI

John Kamstra

John Kamstra Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 25, 2012.
John Kamstra, age 81, of Hudsonville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 22, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Esther; children, Linda and Dave Horjus, John Kamstra, Bruce and Sam Kamstra, Randy and Pam Kamstra; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; brother, Ron Kamstra; sisters, Joyce Roelofs, Nancy Thomas. A celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday at 2:00 P.M. at the Grand Rapids First Church Prayer Chapel, 2100 44th St. SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49519. Friends may meet with the family at the VanderLaan Funeral Home on Sunday from 2 to 5 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the CrossRoad Prison Ministries or the Royal Rangers of the Grand Rapids First church. VANDERLAAN -HUDSONVILLE vanderlaanfuneralhome.net

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November 17, 2023

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Mary Haan

November 17, 2023

We were years apart but I always remember his smile and twinkle in his eyes.

November 27, 2012

May the Lord comfort all of you during this time of loss.
Regards,
Diana

Gerri Richardson

November 26, 2012

I know you will be watching over us along with the angels :)

Gerri & Kelvin Richardson

November 26, 2012

We will all miss you uncle John and we know you are in a better place and we will see you again! :)

November 25, 2012

Dear Esther, May God comfort and strengthen you at this time, like He never has before.
Much love, Gene & Mary

November 25, 2012

Nancy, my sympathy to you in the death of your brother. He was a sincere Christian who is now waiting for us in heaven. Love, Pat TenHarmsel Lummen Sabin

Lori Helmholdt

November 25, 2012

My sympathy's in the loss of your husband and father. I have many fun memories of our family's at the cottage. May Gods comfort and peace be with you in this difficult time. Sincerely, Lori (Kosters) Helmholdt

Mary Haan

November 25, 2012

My deepest sympathy to all the family. I know that the he walks with God now as he did in life. My thoughts are with you all.

November 25, 2012

Randy and Pam,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of loss.
Linda VaDam

Julie Barclay

November 24, 2012

Grandpa/Great Grandpa,
Words can't express our sadness over losing you, we are comforted by great memories of you that will continue to live in our hearts and the knowledge that we will see you again. While we lost a Grandpa, God gained an Angel.
Steven, Julie (Horjus) & Kyle Barclay

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