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Jim and Edie Kelley
February 14, 2021
Appreciated the time we had with the Ley's family at New Hope in Atlanta. Thoughts and Prayers go out to the family and all those who loved and were touched by their ministry.
Hal Hildebrand
February 9, 2021
Wayne was the man who lead my wife and I to the Lord. He taught me how to study the word of God and practice what I learned. I am deeply grateful for his influence on our lives.
Marcia Erickson
February 8, 2021
Sarah and Family,
Sending my thoughts and prayers to your during your time of loss. With sympathy.
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Robert and Judy Otte
February 7, 2021
I have many good memories of Wayne from growing up in Wisconsin. The last time I saw him, he was in seminary. He preached the Ascension Day service in our church. He began by saying one did not have to dress up so much for a midweek service. He always had a good sense of humor.
Norm and Char Davids
February 6, 2021
Chris - we send our love and sympathy to you and the family. You and Wayne were such an inspiration in our lives for many years. Those years were wonderful years of spiritual growth and friendship. We're thankful to God for Wayne (and you too).
Ron Schaap
February 4, 2021
Dear Chris, I realize that Deb sent you a note already but I wanted to send something as well. We are thanking God for Wayne's and your love and friendship over the years. Lot's of great memories! We sure wanted to be there with you but decided it was best to stay here. It was a wonderful service even though we could only see the back of your head. :) What a family! We hope to stop by in person sometime soon (hopefully). Please remind Ben that it also was bagels w/Ben in Lansing. Kind of jealous of Wayne in some ways who "has arrived" home free. Praying that God will continue to carry you through this time. We love you all!
Jim and Maria Vanden Bosch
February 3, 2021
To Roger and Julie Leys and to Ken Leys: Maria and I send our condolences along to you after the death of your brother. I didn't know that he and his wife had become Zeeland residents. We hope that in your loss and grief you will experience grace, kindness, and patience.
John Rozeboom
February 3, 2021
Condolences to you, Chris, and to your family. Wayne was a friend and colleague in all the years I was with Christian Reformed Home Missions, whose love, help (especially when he was on the CRC Big Board), and his bias for having a good time made everything better. Grace and peace to you all.
Jane Srarr
February 3, 2021
I will never forget Wayne's smile and the friendly handshake when we would meet at church! He will truly be missed!
Mick & Mary Ann Middaugh
February 3, 2021
We always enjoyed having Pastor Wayne at Red Arrow. The family is in our prayers.
Jerry and Bonnie Osborne
February 2, 2021
Pastor wayne will always b remembered in our lives at red arrow he helped me get thur my cancer when i was goin thru treatments was an inspiration and lifted my spirits was truely a person of god.always him and chris lifted us up .may god b with the family at this time.
Wil and Linda Billings
February 2, 2021
Such an honor to know this Godly man. Blessings to his family and friends.
Lynelle Cook
February 1, 2021
So thankful to have been blessed by Wayne and your whole family growing up in the church at Elmhurst. He was a wonderful servant of God in so many ways and impacted the hearts, lives, and souls of many. Prayers for you as a family as you mourn the loss and rejoice in heavens gain.
Hannah Hawes Hawes
February 1, 2021
Pastor Wayne will be missed. I always enjoyed his sermons when he spoke at Red Arrow Ministries. His smile and laugh always lit up a room and his kind spirit was so rare in this world. I pray for his family to heal in their grief.
marlene leinse koster
February 1, 2021
We're so sad to hear of this. God bless you, Chris along with your family. Always have so many memories of Wayne and his family of things we did in Plymouth,Sheboygan, and Door county. Thank you for letting us know and we'll pray for you as you grieve.
Robin & Chris Mayer
February 1, 2021
They say that God sends Angels and Saints to walk among us. Wayne was truly one of His Saint's here on earth. May we all have his boldness, love and the abiliity to see the good in everyone. We will miss listening to you singing praises during Sunday services and squeezing in more notes into the margins of your precious Bible. You were so proud of your family and your eyes still twinkled when they met with Chris'. Enjoy eternity, our friend. We will meet again some day.
Deb Elzinga
February 1, 2021
Sarah, I am so sorry for your loss. I am sad for you and sending you a virtual hug. Your dad must have been a wonderful person...a kind, warm, faithful man who will always be in your heart. But, very much missed by you and your family. Warmly, Deb Elzinga
Pam and Keith Tiemeyer
February 1, 2021
We're so sad to lose such a dear man from this earth but rejoice in the end of his suffering and his entrance to his heavenly home. Our hearts go out to Chris, Jeff, Sarah and Mariah and their families.
Sister Beatrice Baker
February 1, 2021
Chris, I know you and your whole family will miss Wayne. We had many good moments of sharing at the jail. I know Wayne will be warmly received by God.
Richard Voetberg
February 2, 2021
Ken & Carole, our sympathy to you.
Micki Hage
February 2, 2021
Dear Chris and family, I have fond memories of Wayne at Calvin as just the nicest, friendliest guy. I always thought that he and Chris (a high school friend were great match!)! Thanks be to God for a life well lived!
Hugs to you Chris, Micki DeYoung Hage
bill lenters
February 2, 2021
Not exactly classmates but close enough. Wayne was always a step ahead of most of us in terms of sanctification. It wasn't a competition but his walk matched his talk. A rare find. Not an ounce of sanctimonious pride in him. Bless him on his way.
Wayne & Barbara VRIESMAN VRIESMAN
February 2, 2021
Our deepest sympathy to The Leys Family.
May God comfort you and give you peace.
Allen Likkel
February 2, 2021
I will be forever thankful to God for placing Wayne in my orientation group at Calvin College as we began our pilgrimage of study and life together at that point. It was the gift of a lifelong friendship. Wayne was a primary influence in my surrender to God's call to me to become a missionary-pastor. I figured that if a fun loving character like Wayne could be a pastor then maybe there was room for me as well.
Wayne welcomed me into the (many adjectives) Leys family in Sheboygan already in my freshman year.
While living in distant places from one another throughout our ministry journeys - whatever the time lapse, a renewed conversation and time together was a full and immediate experience of a very special friendship.
Condolences to Chris and all the Leys tribe, and praying you will delight in countless memories that will be with you always.
Shalom,
Allen
Ron & Marilynn Otte
February 2, 2021
Sincere condolences to Chris & family as well as Ken, Roger, & Ruth. -Ron & Marilynn
Kathy Roosma
February 2, 2021
Dear Chris, and family,
My sympathy and prayers to you all in the passing of your dear husband and dad. He was my pastor in the early 80's when my husband, John Boss, and I attended Elmhurst Church. Both of you were very instrumental in our walk with the Lord and helped us to grow stronger in our faith because of your leadership. Rev. Leys was always willing to listen and offer gentle, godly advice.
Our paths have not crossed in years, and yet Rev. Leys and you have left a mark in my life and heart.
Sincerely,
Kathy Roosma (Boss)
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