
A man who never complained of pain or discomfort.
Those who knew him will never forget his “Things are GREAT” attitude.
He made friends everywhere he went, and was respected as a leader in the trucking industry, a career spanning 40 years.
He will be remembered as a devoted husband, a very special father and grandfather, and a great friend to countless others.
Bill was a member of the United Church of Marco Island, Florida.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years Muriel Kiel; daughters, Joy Baareman Larry, and Jayne Herrema Randy; beloved grandchildren, Jason Jipping Amy, Sara Jipping, Connie Meekhof Doug, Ross Herrema Tammy, Molly and Ellen Herrema; great grandchildren, Jason Jr. and Sam Jipping, Asher, August and Weston Meekhof; step grandchildren, BobbyJo Hill Matt, Doug and Billy Baareman; step great grandchildren, Morgan and Elizabeth Hill; brother and sisters, Mildred VanderBeek, Esther DePree Max, Jim Kaat MaryAnn; brothers and sisters-in-law, Arlene McGrath, Wayne Kiel Donna, Sharon VandeGevel Mel; many nieces and nephews and good friends.
The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday at the Cook Memorial Chapel 4235 Prairie St. SW - east building with Rev. Wayne Kiel officiating.
Interment will be in Grandville Cemetery.
Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Cook Funeral Home, Grandville west building.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Naples 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105-3847 or United Church of Marco Island 320 Barfield Dr. N, Marco Island, FL 34145.
Those unable to attend the service or visitation for Bill may sign the family’s Memory Book at www.cookfuneralhome.com.
Visitation June 03, 2004 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Cook Funeral Home, Inc. - Grandville Chapel 4235 Prairie St. SW Grandville, MI (616) 534-7619
Funeral Service June 04, 2004 2:00 PM Cook Memorial Chapel 4235 Prairie St. SW Grandville, MI (616) 534-7619
Interment Grandville Cemetery - Grandville 3570 Prairie Street SW Grandville, MI (616) 530-4985
Funeral Home Service Cook Funeral Home, Inc. - Grandville Chapel 4235 Prairie St. SW Grandville, MI (616) 534-7619
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