Arlyn John DeKock

DEKOCK - Arlyn John DeKock, age 80, our "Deere Dad," went to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 5, 2014, after his courageous battle with a rare kidney sarcoma. He was preceded in death by special brothers-in-law and sister-in-law Elmer Hoeksema, Herm Lubbinge and Al and Peggy Hayes.

He will be remembered by his loving wife of 55 years, Dolores, and children, Joni and Mark Baragar, Cindy and Blake Zandbergen, and Cathy and Scott Coulter; grandchildren Caleb and Noah Baragar; Jack and Ty Zandbergen; and Tate and Cody Coulter; siblings Jerene Hoeksema, Norene and Mel Hancock, Ilah and Bob Van Klompenberg, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Arlyn was an active member of Hope Christian Reformed Church. He loved to travel to see his family, and enjoyed all things John Deere. Dad truly enjoyed his 60 years at John Hoeksema Inc. as a service technician.

Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 11 at Hope Christian Reformed Church, 3110 Barrett, Grandville with Pastor Dale Fopma officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Cook Funeral Home (West building), 4235 Prairie St., SW, Grandville, and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at church. In gratitude for six healthy grandsons, contributions in memory of Arlyn may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Michigan. The family welcomes memories and messages in their online guest book at www.cookcares.com.

Visitation October 10, 2014 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Cook Funeral & Cremation Services-Grandville (West Building) 4235 Prairie Street S.W. Grandville, MI

Visitation October 11, 2014 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Hope Christian Reformed Church 3110 Barrett Street Grandville, MI

Funeral Service October 11, 2014 10:30 AM Hope Christian Reformed Church 3110 Barrett Street Grandville, MI

Luncheon Follows Service Saturday October 11 2014 Cook Fellowship Room 4235 Prairie Street S.W. Grandville, MI