Samuel James Marcus

Samuel James Marcus obituary, Walker, MI

Samuel James Marcus

Samuel Marcus Obituary

Published by Yntema Funeral Home on Jun. 19, 2021.
Samuel James Marcus, 16, of Walker, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Sam was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, April 2, 2005, to Rev. John and Amy (Stafford) Marcus. Sam and the Marcus family moved to Edmonton, Alberta, later in 2005 and returned to West Michigan last summer. Sam was a student from kindergarten through 9th grade at Parkland Immanuel Christian School in Edmonton. He was a 10th grader at Covenant Christian High School until his cancer diagnosis. The Marcus family are members of Grace Protestant Reformed Church, where Sam and his sister made confessions of their faith on May 30, 2021. He was a preceded in death by his grandparents Richard and Doris Stafford. He is survived by his parents, Rev. John and Amy Marcus, his siblings: Leah and Matthew Ferguson of Edmonton, Alyssa and Titus Mahtani of Pittsburgh, PA, Rebecca Marcus of Edmonton, Anna Marcus of Edmonton, Matthew Marcus of Edmonton, Kristin Marcus at home, Miriam Marcus at home; nephews and niece: Brennan Ferguson, Connor Ferguson, Maya Ferguson, Samuel James Mahtani; grandparents Abe and Doris Marcus of Escondido, CA, and many extended family members. A funeral service to honor the faith and life of Samuel James Marcus will be held at 1:00 pm, Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Grace Protestant Reformed Church, 11225 8th Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49534. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 pm, Wednesday, also at Grace PRC. Interment will be in Riverbend Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Christian High School, 1401 Ferndale SW, Grand Rapids MI 49534, or Parkland Immanuel Christian School, 21304 35 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6M 2P6, Canada. Arrangements by Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland MI 49464. www.yntemafh.com

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August 13, 2021

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July 5, 2021

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June 24, 2021

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Shaun De Jong

August 13, 2021

Hey guys. A little late, but better late than never. Still thinking of you and praying for you.
Much love from Edmonton.

Joel Slomp

July 5, 2021

My Sincere Condolences to you all, may our Father grant you all comfort and gove you peace and strength.

God is our Refuge and Strength. Psalm 46: 1

Trish McEwen

June 24, 2021

We grieve with you and pray for your family to have faith, comfort and strength during this time, and look to God for assurance in His love.

Henry and Mary Kippers, and Trish McEwen (nee Kippers)

Clayton and Jackie DeGroot

June 24, 2021

Our hearts are breaking for you in your loss. We know that The Comforter will carry you through the very difficult days ahead. Praying that Our Great God will carry you and grant you peace. Love and prayers from Clayton and Jackie DeGroot, Lacombe, Ab

Marc and Rebekah Kuiper

June 23, 2021

We sorrow with your family over the death of your precious son/brother/uncle. What a wonderful witness Sam and your family has been of unfailing faith in your Lord Jesus Christ even in the most difficult of circumstances. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." Ps. 116:15

Ed Bos

June 22, 2021

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God give you the peace that passes understanding.

Ken and Bonnie Marcus

June 21, 2021

On this earth, Sam was a wonderful part of a beautiful faithful family. Now with God in glory. We miss him and sorrow deeply with you all. You are continually in our prayers. Love, Ken and Bonnie

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