Rev. John J.
Byker, age 85, of Grand Rapids, graciously entered his eternal rest
early
Thursday, February 4, 2010. He was preceded in death by his son, John
and
granddaughter, Christina Kennedy. He is survived by his wife of 63
years,
Dorothy; his children, Cynthia and Christopher Kennedy, David A. and
Roelie
Byker, Barbara and Peter Grutter, Ruth and Calvin Long, Paul Byker,
Mary and
Dr. Larry Arnhart, Deborah Byker Benson, Rachael and John Bouma; 28
grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and three sisters, Stephena
Scholten,
Beth Jansen, and Dorothy Van Manen. Memorial services will be held
Sunday at
2:00 p.m. at Redeemer Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 1555 Arboretum Dr.
SE. A
private family committal service will be held at the funeral chapel
with burial
in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may
be made to Faith Hospice or Word and Deed.
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