Donald R. Van Artsen

09/18/1933

05/24/2019

Donald R. Van Artsen, age 85 of Ada, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019.  Don is survived by his loving and caring wife of 67 years, Joyce Van Artsen;  his daughter, Carol (William) Vituj and son, Wayne Van Artsen; three grandchildren, Chris (Metta) Vituj, Melissa (Robert) Intoccia and Aaron (Monica) Van Artsen; four great-grandchildren; siblings, Jack (Marilyn) Van Artsen and Bonnie (Donald) Van Putten and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his two grandsons, Benjamin and Andrew Van Artsen, along with his parents and several siblings.  Don proudly served in the Army from 1953-1955 in Germany with the Occupation Forces.  He received the Marksman’s Expert and Sharp Shooter Awards.  After serving our country, he became a residential builder for over 50 years.  Don was an avid sports fan, loved the outdoors, and enjoyed his family.  Please join his family in celebrating Don’s life on Wednesday, June 26, 2019.  Visitation will be at 10:00 am followed by a memorial service at Mayflower Congregational Church, 2345 Robinson Rd. SE, Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be given to the Van Andel Institute for Parkinson’s Research or the Parkinson’s Foundation

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  1. Joyce,
    We send our love and prayers to you during this difficult time. As we remember all the fun times we shared while vacationing in Naples, you and Don were one of the highlights of our good times. Our children still remember you both teaching them the song, What did Dela wear, she wore a brand New Jersey. Those memories will forever live in our hearts. We loved Don and are so thankful for the love he showed to us and our children.

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