Nathan Becksvoort

Nathan Becksvoort obituary

Nathan Becksvoort

Nathan Becksvoort Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home on Nov. 24, 2025.

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Nathan J. Becksvoort age 99, of Holland, died Saturday, November22, 2025 at an area care center.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn in 2005.

Nathan was a lifelong member of Graafschap Christian Reformed Church and was active as an elder, deacon, cadet leader, and in the Men's Society. He was the Laketown Township Clerk for many years and served on various agriculture boards. He was a lifelong farmer and volunteered for Bibles for Mexico-Legacy Thrift. He will be remembered for his humble gentle spirit and kindness to all who knew him, as well as his deep unwavering faith in his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Nathan is survived by his children; Beverly and Paul Geurink, Carol and Ken Nagelkirk, Nancy and Jeff Voorhorst; 7 grandchildren, Darrin and Rachelle Geurink, Dan Geurink, Danae and Rob Visser, Ryan and Jami Nagelkirk, Ross and Jessica Nagelkirk, Katy Voorhorst, Brad and Rachel Voorhorst; 11 great grandchildren; in-laws, Donna and Gerard Timmer; several nieces and nephews.

To view the livestream of Nathan's service, please visit, https://www.youtube.com/@graafschapcrc/streams

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Graafschap Christian Reformed Church, 5973 Church St. Holland with Rev. Philip Kok officiating. Burial will be in Graafschap Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Friday, November 28, also at Graafschap CRC. Memorial contributions may be given to Gentiva Hospice.

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