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John Wynsma Obituary

Wynsma, John Grand Rapids, MI John J. Wynsma, age 96, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. John proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Ida; a special friend, Mary Schultz; and a great-grandson, Dylan Wynsma. Lovingly remembering John are his children, Tom (Kay) Wynsma, Randy (Julie) Wynsma, Mark (Judy) Wynsma, Barb (John) Murray; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Esther Wynsma, Carrie Edson, Catherine Edson. The family will greet relatives and friends one hour prior to the service on Saturday, October 15, from 11 AM to 12 Noon at Unity Reformed Church. The funeral service will be held at 12 Noon, October 15, at Unity Reformed Church, 4450 Poinsettia Ave SE, Kentwood, MI, 49508, with Rev. Wayne Otten, officiating. Interment will be in Blain Cemetery. Memorial contributions in honor of John may be made to Kindred Hospice.

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Published by Grand Rapids Press from Oct. 12 to Oct. 15, 2022.

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Joseph Adams

October 6, 2023

It was my wonderful privilege to have know John, he was a kind and gentle man of great faith and love. I look forward to seeing him again in heaven with many other saints of Jesus. He was a great example of our Lord and Savior and as I go forward in my walk of faith I hope I can be the kind of example he was.

Joseph Adams

October 15, 2022

It was with a sad heart that I attended John´s visitation today and I was so happy to see so may of his family members in attendance. Though I will miss him now, in the grand scheme of life it won´t be that long before I see him again where we live forever and we cry no tears.

Harold and Donna

October 14, 2022

Our deepest sympathy to the Wynsma family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dr. Paul France

October 13, 2022

John was a kind and wonderful man. May he rest in peace with his Lord and Savior. My sympathy to your whole family.

Joseph Adams

October 13, 2022

John is a very special person to me in so many ways. His warm heart, his warm smile and his friendship always made me feel like I was one of his best friends. I´m looking forward to seeing him again in the Kingdom of Heaven.

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4450 Poinsettia Ave SE, Kentwood, MI

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4450 Poinsettia Ave SE, Kentwood, MI

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