Henry Toonstra, age 91 of Byron Center, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whom he faithfully served, on June 30, 2021. His parents Martin and Anna (Prins) Toonstra preceded him in death along with his wife of 67 years, Henrietta; granddaughter, Jodi Lynn Jacobson; brothers Elmer Toonstra, Rev Martin and Joyce Toonstra; sisters Sylvia and Bob Westra, Johanna and Bob Turner, Jeanette and Harold Barber, and Anna Mae Toonstra. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren Gay Ann and Ken Jacobson (Becky Jacobson, Kevin and Andrea Jacobson (Brian), Tim Jacobson (Maddie, Josie); Rich and Barb Toonstra (Mitchell Toonstra, Katie and Jonathan Matthews (Ellis); Beth and Richard VanHouten (Rachel and Peter Brand); brothers and sisters-in-law Edward and Marilyn Toonstra, Arnold and Thea Toonstra, Ruthe Toonstra; many nephews, nieces, great-nephews, and great-nieces; friends and neighbors.
Henry loved his family and he will be dearly missed. Henry served in the army during the Korean conflict. He worked at Steelcase for 36 years. He served as a deacon and elder in the Christian Reformed Church and on Sylvan Christian’s School Board. After retirement, Henry worked part-time for 13 years delivering airline tickets. He enjoyed woodworking projects but most of all spending time with his wife and family.
A memorial service for Henry and Henrietta will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Cook Funeral Home, 2067 - 84th St. SW, Byron Center, with Pastor Adam Nordyke officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 5 at Cook Funeral Home in Byron Center. Those who wish may make a memorial contribution to Byron Center Christian School or South Christian High School. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcaresbyron.com.
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