Calvin N. Walstra

Calvin N. Walstra obituary, Lombard, IL

Calvin N. Walstra

Calvin Walstra Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Knollcrest Funeral Home on Nov. 28, 2024.
Calvin N. Walstra, 82, of Lombard. Beloved husband of Grace (Bulthuis), nee Keizer; loving father of Brenda (Greg) Passon, Gregory (Ruth) Walstra, Richard (Brenda) Bulthuis, Kimberly (Thomas) Folkerts, Victoria (Craig) Busscher, Edward (Toni) Bulthuis, and Daniel Bulthuis; devoted grandfather of 18; great-grandfather of 19; fond brother of Glen (Joyce) Walstra; preceded in death by his brothers, the late Richard Walstra, and the late Donald (the late Donna) Walstra, and his grandson the late Joshua Bulthuis; brother-in-law of the late Jacob (Deborah) Keizer and Alice (John) Lumkes; uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Visitation Friday, November 29th, 3-7 pm at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Rd, Lombard. In-State Saturday, 9am until time of service at 10am at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst. Memorials to Lampstand Ministries, P.O. Box 5611, Villa Park, IL 60181 and Partners Worldwide, 6139 Tahoe Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, are appreciated. For info: 630-932-1500.
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