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Jay E. Van Houten
June 24, 1926 ~ April 14, 2017 (age 90) 90 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Linda Lyzenga
April 24, 2017 12:32 PM
I was so sorry to learn of Jay's passing. Memories of times spent at the house off Breton Ave are stirred up & I see your faces, Lavina, Bruce and Maxie. Know that you are held in love and prayer during this time of grief and loss. May you know God's peace and comfort.
Message from Lavina Wynalda
April 27, 2017 6:19 PM
Thank you, dear old friend! Your comments bring back the memories of high school days! Thanks so much for your condolences. We miss dad a lot, however are glad he did not suffer long, and now is in heaven with his 7 brothers and sisters, and his friends.
Lavina
Lavina
A candle was lit by Huyen
on April 21, 2017 12:56 AM
Message from Huyen from California
April 21, 2017 12:55 AM
Dear family,
I am so sorry that I cannot be there to pray together with all of you.
Mr. VanHouten is a very kind person and a great, special mentor to me when I was at Calvin College in 1975-79. I never forget his smile everytime I met him....He will be missed.May he rest in peace and in God's love.
With sympathy and much love,
Kim- Huyen Nguyen
I am so sorry that I cannot be there to pray together with all of you.
Mr. VanHouten is a very kind person and a great, special mentor to me when I was at Calvin College in 1975-79. I never forget his smile everytime I met him....He will be missed.May he rest in peace and in God's love.
With sympathy and much love,
Kim- Huyen Nguyen
Message from Lavina Wynalda
April 27, 2017 6:17 PM
Thanks so much for your kind words, Huyen! Also, thanks for your scholarship contribution - that was close to his heart. We will miss him a lot, but are glad the suffering was short, and that he is now in heaven with family and friends!
Lavina
Lavina
A SPATHIPHYLLUM was sent on April 18, 2017
To: Max and Mike Bazuin, Cassie and Ross, and Carly. Our deepest sympathy and love to you in the loss of your wonderful dad and grandfather. Much love, Dj and Joe Hornik
Message from Randy & Kate Hendrikse
April 17, 2017 10:10 PM
Thinking of you and praying for you as you morn the loss of Uncle Jay. At the same time, we celebrate his Home going and I can only imagine the reception he received from his siblings. He was kind, generous, compassionate, and never stopped bring an amazing encourager. May you experience blessings and peace as share and celebrate Uncle Jay's life. Love and hugs from Wisconsin.
Message from Lavina Wynalda
April 27, 2017 6:15 PM
Thanks so much, Randy and Kate, for your condolences. We are so sad he is gone, but glad that he did not suffer long. And as you said, now he's with family and friends in heaven!
Lavina
Lavina
Message from David Van Houten
April 17, 2017 6:49 PM
I will remember Uncle Jay as a very generous man. Our annual family trips to Highland are great memories and I can still see Uncle Jay walking the showroom and seated behind his desk. He made us feel special and I was always proud to claim him as my uncle.
With sympathy,
David Van Houten
With sympathy,
David Van Houten
Message from Lavina Wynalda
April 27, 2017 6:14 PM
Thanks so much for those kind words, David. It brings back great memories! We miss him, but are glad his suffering wasn't long, and that now he's reunited with friends and family in heaven!
Lavina
Lavina
Message from Mary (DeJong) Barbour
April 17, 2017 10:32 AM
Dear Lavina, You have my sympathy and my thoughts and prayers are with you. J
Your friend from High School and Campus Cruscade for Christ in California.
Your friend from High School and Campus Cruscade for Christ in California.
Message from Lavina Wynalda
April 23, 2017 9:23 PM
Thanks so much for your concern and prayers!
Message from Larry and Bonnie Bouza
April 15, 2017 4:30 PM
We cherish the many memories of Uncle Jay. So thankful for him, his wisdom and kindness. We will miss him but know that there is a beautiful reunion in heaven.
Praying for God's peace and comfort.
Praying for God's peace and comfort.
Message from Lavina Wynalda
April 27, 2017 6:12 PM
Thanks so much for your prayers and concern. Thanks for coming to the funeral - it was great to visit with you! We appreciated sharing the memories!
Lavina
Lavina
Message from Cleo Elve
April 15, 2017 11:00 AM
Dear family, my deepest sympathy and love extended to you in your loss. What wonderful memories to reflect on after such a long friendship. He will be missed.
Lovingly,
Cleo
Lovingly,
Cleo
Message from Lavina Wynalda
April 27, 2017 6:10 PM
Thanks so much for the funeral home visits from the Elve's, beautiful flowers, cards, and your condolences. They are much appreciated. Dad will be missed, but we are grateful he had a long life!
Message from Jerry and Barb VanHouten
April 14, 2017 10:08 PM
Thinking of your family with the passing of Uncle Jay. We have many special memories of him as a kind and generous uncle. Our sincere sympathy and prayers as you mourn his passing.
Message from Lavina Wynalda
April 27, 2017 6:09 PM
Thanks so much for your sympathy, support, and prayers!
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