He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan and received his Master’s degree from Michigan State University. He retired as a teacher from the State of Michigan in 2000.
George was preceded in death by his parents; brothers-in-law, Gerrit VanderByl, Aubrey Van Hoff and William Vaags and his sister-in-law, Elaine Buis. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Janet; sons, David (Almeda) of Dallas, TX, Daniel (Alison) of Peachtree Corners, GA and Mark (Kathleen) of Wixom, MI; grandchildren, Jennifer (Travis) Mangles, Jessica (Sam) Roberts, Julia (Jake) Maurer, Brandon Buis, Kyle Buis, Rebecca Grace Buis, Taylor Buis, Morgan Buis, Nathan Buis, Shelby Buis, Jonathan Van Wyk, Emily Van Wyk, Chris Pritchett, Kelli (Robert) Baker, Kory (Amanda) Carpenter, Kody Carpenter, Klayton Carpenter; godchild, Sibyl Barber; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Jack Buis; sisters, Gertie (Gerald) Wanjohi, Mary VanderByl, Bertha Vaags, Dianne (Dick) Jongsma, Wilma (Albert) VanderPloeg, Adrianna Uken and Greta (Joel) Hoekstra and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
The family would like to thank the staff of Ingham County Medical Care Facility for their loving care.
Visitation at Gorsline Runciman East Chapel, 1730 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing, Sunday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Funeral service at River Terrace Church, 1509 River Terrace Dr., East Lansing 48823, Monday at 11:00 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Dimondale.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to River Terrace Church in memory of George.
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