Robert Bob South

Robert Bob South obituary, ZEELAND, MI

Robert Bob South

Robert South Obituary

Published by Yntema Funeral Home on Feb. 10, 2021.
Robert "Bob" South, age 78 of Zeeland went home to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, February 10, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Jenni; his children: Robin South, and Bill and Rhonda South; his grandchildren: Eric and Danielle Zwagerman, Nicole Zwagerman, Danyelle and Kelly Rus, Sara Zwagerman, TJ and Erika South, Tina South and her fiancé TJ Van Dyken, Tarryn and Max Schmidt, and 12 great grandchildren; his siblings: Clare and JoAnna South and Wilma and George Hawkins; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Frances Kortman, Dieter and Bev Kortman, Dena Nyboer, John and Arlene Kortman, Anna and Ray Van Order, Harold and Lila Kortman, and Ted and Donna Weerstra and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Bob was preceded in death by his brother Harley South. He was a lifelong member of First Reformed Church in Zeeland. Bob retired from Herman Miller and loved to volunteer at Compassionate Heart Ministries. Visitation will be Friday, February 12, 2021 at First Reformed Church, 125 Lincoln Ave, Zeeland from 9:30-10:45 am with the funeral service to follow at 11 am. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be given to Compassionate Heart Ministries. www.yntemafh.com

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July 1, 2021

Del and Jan South posted to the memorial.

February 17, 2021

Amy Hoekstra posted to the memorial.

February 17, 2021

Allan E Hoekstra posted to the memorial.

Del and Jan South

July 1, 2021

Jenni, just heard of Roberts passing. Sorry and want you to know you have our thoughts. Take care.

Amy Hoekstra

February 17, 2021

I am sorry for your loss. Bob was always very kind to me at Compassionate Heart, we enjoyed playing Uno together. May God bless your family!

Allan E Hoekstra

February 17, 2021

Bob was always cheerful and greeted me with a big smile at Compassionate Heart. We played Uno together many times. I will miss him.
Love, Amy Hoekstra

Rob Tanis

February 17, 2021

I'm am so sorry for your loss.

Traci Karsies

February 15, 2021

I miss robert.my friend compassionate heart ministry.

Juliane Brunelle

February 12, 2021

Jennie, so sorry for your lose. I pray that you will be well and live with your Lord. Remember you are not alone and will be lifted up.

Juliane Brunelle

Jim and Jean Van Der Kolk

February 12, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Marlene VanDyke

February 12, 2021

Jenni and family So sorry to hear about the loss of Bob, We pray that God will walk beside you and give you the needed strength to deal with your loss.

Marlene VanDyke

February 12, 2021

Jenni and family so sorry to here about the loss of Bob, may God walk beside you and give you the strength you need to deal with your loss.

Nancy Barense

February 12, 2021

So sorry to learn of your dad’s passing. He was an old classmate and always a nice guy., I know you are going to miss him

Chris & Connie Shepherd

February 11, 2021

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time.
With caring thoughts

John Meier and Bea Meier

February 11, 2021

Dear Jenni & family, Our sincere sympathy to you in your loss. May God bless you with His peace and comfort. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Jason Wolters

February 11, 2021

So sorry to hear about Bob's death. I always enjoyed talking to him. Always happy & full of smiles. Hard to believe him & Bob Mulder passing so close today. Heaven has two great Bob's that's for sure.

Bea Buckley

February 11, 2021

My deepest Condolences to all the family, Prayers and Love to you all

Thomas Folkert

February 11, 2021

I'm sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Love to all, but especially to my good friend, Robin. Its been years.

Carrie Bouma

February 11, 2021

May God hold you and give you comfort and peace.

Norm & Bonnie Vredeveld

February 10, 2021

We extend our Deepest Sympathy. May God comfort, strengthen and give you Peace.
Love & Prayers

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