John C. Meindertsma

John C. Meindertsma, age 60 of Gun Lake, passed away very unexpectedly of natural causes August 6, 2016. John will be lovingly remembered by his wife Lori Meindertsma; his children Matt and Trishta Meindertsma and Kari and Montana Otis; his granddaughter Adriana Otis; his parents Dick and Phyllis Meindertsma; his brother Rick and Debbie Meindertsma and their children Mike and Lexie; his sister Kathi and Paul Vlachos and their daughter Zoé; his parents-in-law Dick and Ruth Laninga; his brother-in-law John and Deb Laninga and their children Brad and Danielle Laninga, Katie and Brent Sloterbeek, Melissa and Corey Wright; his grandmother-in-law Genny Laninga; and many extended family members. He graduated from East Kentwood High School in 1974 and earned a M.B.A. from GVSU. John worked for Spartan Stores for 22 years and was currently working for The West Michigan Group (Northwestern Mutual). On September 18, 1981, he married Lori Laninga. They were charter members of Gun Lake Community Church. John had a passion for classic cars especially his 1965 Ford Mustang and his Corvette. He loved Gun Lake and the many friends he spent time with there and the memories made with his family at the lake. As much as he loved home, he was often traveling with Lori and their family and friends. They enjoyed trips to Mexico, Chicago, Traverse City, among others. John helped organize the Gun Lake Golf League and loved playing a good round with his friends. Friends may visit with John’s family on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, from 5-8 PM at Gun Lake Community Church, 12200 West M 179 Highway, Wayland. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 11 AM at the church with Pastor Dan Beyer officiating. A private interment will be held at Robbins Cemetery. Donations in memory of John may be made to Gun Lake Community Church or the Barry County United Way-AED Fund. Please share memories and condolences with his family at www.kubiakcook.com. 

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