Robert J. Irwin

Bob was employed at Smith Industries formerly Lear for 35 years before retiring in 1990, and loved to play music on the doghouse bass with his family.

He served his country for two years with the US Navy aboard the carrier USS Philippine Sea.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert D. and Leah Irwin; and his sisters, Eleanor and Barbara.

Surviving are his wife of 53 years Janet; children, Val Irwin and friend Marv Line, Wendy and Dave Zuziak, Nancy and Don Bouwman, Rob and Teri Irwin, Dan and Millie Irwin, and Jan Irwin and friend Tom Hoseth; grandchildren, Anji Wollmartz, Maggie Dan Slabbekoorn, Meghan and Molly Hindenach, Deanna Darrell Ploeg, Chris, Annie, and Michelle Irwin, Aimee and April Irwin, and Jennifer and Jordan Wildey; great grandsons, Billy and Brian Ploeg; brother Don Jean Irwin.

The funeral service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at his church, Byron Center United Methodist 2790 Prescott with his pastor Rev. William Doubblestein officiating.

Interment will be in Winegar Cemetery.

Relatives and friends may meet his family Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Cook Funeral Home, Grandville 4235 Prairie St. SW - west building.

Bob’s family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Elizabeth Boessenkool for her care and concern, and also a thank you to Hospice of Michigan.

Contributions in his name may be made to Right to Life of Michigan.

Those unable to attend the visitation or service may sign the family’s Memory Book at www.cookfuneralhome.com.

Visitation March 24, 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 March 25, 2004 11:00 AM Byron Center United Methodist Church 2490 Prescott Byron Center, MI (616) 878-1618

Interment Thursday March 25 2004 Winegar Cemetery - Byron Center 76th Street Byron Center, MI (616) 878-3428

Funeral Home Service Cook Funeral Home, Inc. - Grandville Chapel 4235 Prairie St. SW Grandville, MI (616) 534-7619