He is survived by sisters Marcia Griffith and Cheryl Haveman-Van’t Hof, nieces Laura (Doug) Otte and Prudence (Brian) Warren, Shannon (Chris) Tracey and nephew Alexander Van’t Hof III, and several great nieces and nephews. Also survived by his much loved child by choice, Zakias Millering and special friend Shanda Millering.
He is preceded in death by parents Gerald and Elaine Haveman and niece Jennifer Van’t Hof.
Larry honorably served his country as a U.S. Marine during the Vietnam War. Larry retired as a Lance Corporal in 1970 after having been severely wounded as a result of a land mine. He was a proud member of the VFW, American Legion, the DAV and AA. He was loving, kind and a tremendously generous man and will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Visitation for Larry will be held Friday January 18, 2019, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Reyers North Valley Chapel Funeral Home 2815 Fulller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505. A second visitation will take place on Saturday, January 19, 2019, from 10 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 11 a.m. at Aberdeen Reformed Church, 1000 Aberdeen St. NE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the VFW, American Legion or the D.A.V.
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