Obituaries

My sympathy to all of the De Kryger family. I have fond memories of Case and many of his brothers and sisters that I had in class when I taught at Fremont HS. I too, am still mourning the loss of my son Bob six months sgo. God bless you all. Harv Heerspink

What an impact one person can make on your life! Who I am today is a direct result of who he helped me become. He was such a blessing to me. So thankful that God gave me a place in his life. He was truly a great man. I loved him so very much. Jean, Kim&Patrick, Dean and kids, I will keep you in my prayers for comfort and healing. While I know there will be sadness, there is joy in knowing that Case is claimin his reward! Alleluia, what a Savior!

This years theme at my daughters school is "Fruits of the Spirit". Case lived everyday by all of them. Love, Patience, Kindness...all remind me of Case. In my mind I see him smiling in every memory I have. His Joy when Kim and I were married and when Ally and Lauren were born. His forgetfullness was an endearing quality to his personality which made me love him even more as a great father-in-law and grandfather to me and my family. God Bless you Case.

Dear Jean and family, God bless you as you grieve although knowing that Case is now with our Lord, Jesus. Bob

Case As a young college student dating your baby sister you became my idol. It was you that I consulted when I needed advice on buying an engagement ring and later where to go to graduate school-U of M of course. Our talks together often occurred while you were painting in one of your rental houses. You were a Michelangelo painting windows. The brush was like an extension of your hand and followed your every wish. It gave me a Tom Sawyer and the whitewash fence wish but unfortunately in my hand it was just a stick of wood with unruly bristles on the end. You were an inspiration to many—how many social workers drove Corvettes after all—let alone pig farmers? Priscilla always told our friends that her brother Case looked like Robert Redford—I knew better, of course—Robert Redford is short. I always felt an affinity to a fellow social worker in a family filled with medical people and of course we shared a love of Corvettes. You helped me select my most recent acquisition—making sure I picked a car that your “sister would look good in”. And you stood with me along the highway in Chicago rush hour traffic in 100 degree heat when it broke down on the way back to Michigan. You were kind, generous, humble and always interested in others. We love you. And I heard there are no speed limits in heaven!

My memory of him will always be his big smile.

Case, my friend since our first year at Calvin where we shared a room together for the first 3 years and for the last 40+ years have spent a vacation week together with Jean and Marcia. Wish I would have had the time to fly out from California to say goodbye. Case, you have been a big part of my life and Marcia and I will miss you very much!

Uncle Case and his smile will be remembered and missed by us all...

Dear Jean, Kim and Dean This is Ike Boerman Case was a dear frien and we shared many good times together. We lived together for two years at Calvin and then again at the Dutch House at the U of Michigan. Becky and I will continue to prau for you.

Uncle Case was an incredibly important man in my life - probably second only to my Dad and Grandpa. I praise God for his life and the joy he gave to me and so many others. He was so influential to me. I can only feel joy that he no longer suffers. I will miss him always. My love to the family.