John R. Zandstra

He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Marjorie Zandstra Sommers, after 63 years of marriage.

He will be sadly missed by his children, David Dorothy Zandstra, Sandra Joseph Einig, Crystal Vern Umstead, Michael Diane Zandstra, Randall Sherry Zandstra; his 12 grandchildren; his 13 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Martha Zandstra, Patricia Smith; and many nieces and nephews.

John served his country during WWII in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Grinder during the Battle of Okinawa. He was a truck driver for Postma Gravel and Grand Rapids Gravel for 31 years.

The family would like to thank Kathy, Gayle, Lee and all of Faith Hospice for their care.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Cook Funeral Home in Byron Center, 2067 84th St. SW. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Cook Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Faith Hospice – Trillium Woods, in honor of John. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guestbook online at www.cookfuneralservices.com.

Visitation January 19, 2009 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Cook Funeral & Cremation Services - Byron Center Chapel 2067 84th St. Byron Center, MI (616) 878-9744

Funeral Service January 20, 2009 11:00 AM Cook Funeral & Cremation Services - Byron Center Chapel 2067 84th St. Byron Center, MI (616) 878-9744

Interment January 20, 2009 12:00 PM Winchester Cemetery - Byron Center Byron Center, MI (616) 878-3428

Funeral Home Service Cook Funeral & Cremation Services - Byron Center Chapel 2067 84th St. SW Byron Center, MI 616-878--9744