George Werkema Jr., age 73, of Byron Center, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, January 29, 2007. He was a mason contractor in the area for 40 years. George was a kind and gentle man and will be sadly missed by all those who knew him. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth (Diepstra). He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Faye (Pastoor-Slabbekoorn); children, Sharon (Don) Winkle, Thomas (Kathy) Werkema, Gary (Lori) Werkema, Jan (Lou) Vander Wal, Scott (Susan) Slabbekoorn, Lynne (Kevin) Helder; 17 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother and sister, Roger (Ruth) Werkema, Ruth (Tom) Reminga; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Frank (Mary Lou) Diepstra, Margaret Hamstra, Boyd (Betsy) Pastoor, Karen (Robert) Mulder; several nieces and nephews. Thanks to the staff at Laurels of Sandy Creek, Wayland, for the care and compassion given to George, he was in good hands. A Private Graveside Service will be held Thursday morning. Memorial Services will be held Thursday, 2:00 p.m. at Hope Christian Reformed Church, 3100 Barrett St., Grandville, with Rev. John DeVries officiating. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Calvin Christian School (Grant Assistant Program) or The American Heart Association. Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday 7 to 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday 2 to 4:00 and 7 to 9:00 p.m. at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville), 4145 Chicago Drive. Condolences may be sent on-line at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf
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