Gordon “Gord” K. Veurink

Gordon “Gord” K. Veurink, age 89, of Grand Haven went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Gord was born on August 15, 1934 in Muskegon, MI to the late Gerrit and Jennie (Veele) Veurink.  He married the love of his life, Sally L. Grimm, on November 27, 1952 in Muskegon. She passed away on January 22, 2011. Gord was blessed again to marry Mary Peterson on October 14, 2011 in Grand Haven. She passed away July 13, 2014. 

Gordon was a former member of East Muskegon Christian Reformed Church where he served as Cadet Counselor and Youth Group leader.  When Gord and Sally moved to Spring Lake in 1978, they became members of Second Christian Reformed Church of Grand Haven where he was actively involved in the Mid-Life Crisis Group and served as deacon, elder, choir member, youth activities director, and Cadets. 

Gord assisted Sally and became a dedicated volunteer working on many school activities and bazaars at Western Michigan Christian High. He also was very active in Gideon’s International and the Safari Club.  Gord truly enjoyed hunting and went on many Safaris over the years and has several mounts displayed at his cabin on the White River. He also enjoyed being at his condo in Florida during the winter months and traveling with Sally to many countries over the years. He was president and owner of National Oil and Superior Oil Companies.

Gord will be greatly missed by his four children: Gary (Helena) Veurink, Sheri (Ralph) Van Duyn, Kathy Veurink, and Mark (Lori) Veurink. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren: Jennifer De Verney, Scott (Ashleigh) Vogel, Jessica (Andy) Hawley, Jacqueline (Tom) Schneider, Crystal (Steven) Bishop, Grant (Carmen) Veurink, Natalie (Lucas) Wilgenburg, Lee (Kelli) Veurink, Sarah Van Duyn, Brian (Michelle) Van Duyn, Benjamin (Diana) Veurink,  Tiffany Bakale, and Alyssa (Nic) Wieland; 31 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Gordon (Judy) Grimm; and step-children: Betty (Randy) Oetting, Judy (John) Boven, Doug Peterson (Janet Reilly) and Mike (Amy) Peterson.

Gord was preceded in death by his sisters: Jerene Brown, Nellie Bytwerk, and Catherine Van Andel; and his brother, Wallace Veurink. 

The Funeral Service for Gord will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Second Christian Reformed Church, with Pastor Tim Blackmon officiating. Friends are invited to greet the family from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 8th at Klaassen Family Funeral Home. Interment will be at Lake Forest Cemetery.  

Memorial contributions may be made to Western Michigan Christian High School, Grand Haven Christian School, or Second Christian Reformed Church. 

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