Mr. Greg R. VanHouten, age 46 of Kent City, Michigan suddenly went to be with his Lord Saturday, January 24, 2009. He was born Greg Robert VanHouten in Grand Rapids, the son of Barbara Ann (Bol) and Robert Louis VanHouten on September 21, 1962. He was a Manager for Engersol-Rand Refrigeration for past 14 months. He was a member of Kent City Baptist Church. He announced for NTPA & Michigan Farm Stock Tractor Pullers Association.

He is survived by his mother Barbara VanHouten of Kent City, his father Robert & Dorothy VanHouten of Grand Rapids, his fiancée Julie Briun & her children Brittney, Brandey & Brooklyn of Byron Center, his sisters Lisa & Mike Skrabis of Kent City, Judy & Paul Olson of Cedar Springs, his brothers Doug & Tammy VanHouten, Scott & Leslie VanHouten all of Kent City, his nieces & nephews Jennifer & Kevin Lucht, Nichole & Derek Anderson, Kevin & Katelyn Skrabis, Gina & Tiffany Olson, Kylie & Nicholas VanHouten, 1 great niece & 4 great nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM from the Kent City Baptist Church, on Thursday, January 29, 2009 with Pastor Chris Weeks & Pastor Josh Fisher officiating. Interment will be in the Hillside Cemetery near Grant. Visitation will be held 6-9 PM Tuesday and 1-4 PM Wednesday at the Kent City Baptist Church. For Memorials please consider the Kent City Fire/Rescue, Kent City Baptist Church Building Fund and/or Kent City Baptist Church Children's Ministry. Please sign the online guest book at

 

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Tammy & Jeff Hilliker
Tuesday January 27, 2009
10:21:05

To Greg's Family: Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We shared some great times with Greg and will miss his visits to our ice cream shop! I'll always remember his great smile and what a super person he was. May your faith and Greg's faith help you through this. Tammy

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Deb and Greg Beets/Pant
Tuesday January 27, 2009
11:58:00

My Family's thought and prayers are with you at this time and in the coming weeks ahead. It is so hard to lose the one you love and hold so dear.

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Arlyn, Darcy, and Joel Fransens
Tuesday January 27, 2009
13:46:54

Julie and Family, We were so sorry to hear about Greg. It's never easy losing someone special. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. The Fransens Family

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Tim & Krysti Hall
Tuesday January 27, 2009
14:57:15

Barb & Family: We are so saddened by your loss. Our prayers go out to your family. May you feel God's presence at this time of loss.

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Kenneth, Laura, & Rachel Castle
Tuesday January 27, 2009
16:31:17

Dear Barb, we were so sorry to hear of you loss with Greg. I remember when we lived around the corner from you and Greg was so helpful during those awful winter snow stoms keeping us plowed out. In Christs name.

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Jean O'Leary
Wednesday January 28, 2009
08:12:34

My thoughts and prayers are with Julie and the girls and with your family. You will be greatly missed here at REI, we all enjoyed your company. Jean

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Julie Brooks (Sullivan) & Family
Wednesday January 28, 2009
10:10:05

Greg's smiling face and warm welcomes will be missed at church. You never expected for him to go home to the Lord at a young age. Then we don't know our time frame on earth either. Judy and family many prayers. Keep the memories!

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Pastor Tom & June Hammond
Wednesday January 28, 2009
10:55:07

So sorry to hear of your loss and the Lord's gain. We have fond memories of Greg and have been blessed to watch him grow in the Lord. We will be praying for each of you as you seek comfort in the Lord. Pastor Tom & June Hammond

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Jennifer Worth
Wednesday January 28, 2009
11:09:32

We are so sorry for your loss. Greg was a great person whom will be missed. May God be with all of Greg's family and friends in the days and weeks ahead as we get used to him not being with us on earth but in heaven. After Hours pulling team Tom and Jennifer Worth

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Judi Zoet McDonald
Wednesday January 28, 2009
14:05:20

We will be remembering you in our prayers at this difficult time. God bless you.

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Steve and Pat Vandenberg
Wednesday January 28, 2009
15:09:22

Steve and I are shocked an sadden to just hear of the loss of Greg. May you find comfort in knowing our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. We will certainly miss Greg's friendship/hugs and hand shakes and hearing Greg welcome us from the tower in Morley saying, "I see Steve and Pat from NTPA Pullers Against Drugs just pulled in, Hi Steve and Pat." We are the lucky one's to have known Greg. We will miss you Greg.

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Roxanne Weber
Wednesday January 28, 2009
15:57:18

Doug and Scott, Tim and I want to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family,you will be in our prayers, we are sorry for your loss if we can do anything let us know.thinking of you Roxanne and Tim Weber.

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CLARE & MARY ARMSTRONG
Wednesday January 28, 2009
18:24:24

We were so saddened to hear of your loss; but take heart that our precious Lord has another jewel in His crown. We are also sure that the time is very short when we will all be together again! Keep looking up! Our prayers are with you. God bless.

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Chuck Mattson
Wednesday January 28, 2009
19:17:42

Greg will be missed around the shop at I/R, HUSSMANN, R.E.I. Greg was an great worker, he will be missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with his family.

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dan and sherry Wylie
Wednesday January 28, 2009
20:09:57

Julie and family, we are so very sorry for your loss.Greg will be greatly missed. Please know know you you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

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Barb Weston
Wednesday January 28, 2009
20:36:34

Dear Barb and Family, We were so shocked and saddened to hear about Greg's sudden passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. God bless you. Barb Weston

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Duane Creedon
Wednesday January 28, 2009
21:10:32

My Family and I will miss Greg's passion for announcing at the Truck and Tractor pulls. His voice will be missed but will be in our hearts for ever. We will miss you Greg. Shameless 2 FWD Pulling Team

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Kellie Reed/Whitney Thomas
Thursday January 29, 2009
07:11:34

Lisa, Mike, Katie and family members ~ Passing on our deepest thoughts to all of you for the lost of your brother/uncle. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers, always. Miss you. Kellie Reed and Whitney Thomas

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James Kosak & Family
Thursday January 29, 2009
08:16:40

Dear Doug & Tammy & Family , I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Although I never seen Greg My prayers will go out to him. Doug & Tammy my deepest sympathy.

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Sid Miedema
Thursday January 29, 2009
09:19:57

To Greg's family: Our heartfelt sympathies to you in this difficult time. You will be remembered in our prayers, asking God to give you strength, peace and trust in Him. Greg was always a welcome attendee at our auctions. We will miss him. Sid Miedema and family.

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Scott and Pam Phillips
Thursday January 29, 2009
09:54:52

It was always a pleasure to have Greg anounce at our pulling events. He was a great asset to our sport. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Scott and Pam Phillips Yankee Blue 4x4 Pulling Team

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Brent & Melissa Mortenen
Thursday January 29, 2009
10:00:45

We were so shocked and saddened to hear about Greg's sudden passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.

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Theresa Scarpinito
Thursday January 29, 2009
14:57:20

I am a friend of Julie Briun My prayers are with you and you family at this time.and Julie and her family. with love Theresa

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Lois Wheeler
Thursday January 29, 2009
16:22:43

Barb, I am so sorry of the passing of Greg. Brian called me and told me about it. He was such a happy fellow. My prayers are with you and your family.

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Traverse & Jill Scholz Sr.
Thursday January 29, 2009
18:03:56

At times like this it is hard to know what to say, but we know that he is with God. You are in our thoughts and prayers....Traverse & Jill Scholz Sr.

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Susan (Scholz) Stauffer
Thursday January 29, 2009
18:10:45

I am so sorry for your loss.He was so very loved by all. You are in my prayers....Susan (Scholz) Stauffer

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Lois Landheer
Friday January 30, 2009
08:39:37

Barb: Please accept my sincere sympathy in Greg's going home to Heaven. He was way too young. He will be missed. I still remember many Sunday School lessons that I taught and he listened to so carefully. Consider yourself hugged!

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Angela Matthysse
Friday January 30, 2009
15:24:04

Dear Julie and Family, Words can not express,how bad I feel for all of you . May you find comfort in the Lord , let him help you heal your broken heart . God bless you all Love Angie ( Oak Crest - Maple wood )

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Dave Dann
Sunday February 01, 2009
23:08:03

I met Greg about 2001 at the Cassopolis NTPA tractor/truck pull as I am a photographer/writer for the NTPA monthly magazine, "the PULLER". I always enjoyed my yearly visit with him in addition to seeing that he worked fervently and with a passion to bring the latest news of each puller to the avid pulling spectators, I will definitely miss seeing him down here on the earthly kingdom, but will look forward to meeting up with Greg in eternity. I pray that all of you are finding the proper solace with your personal relationship to Christ Jesus at this difficult time. Remember the precious moments of the good times with Greg while you rejoice that he is at Home. In His love, Dave Dann

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Steve & Karen Evink
Monday February 02, 2009
21:08:56

Barb,Julie And Family: Our deepest sympathies goes out to all of you at this heart braking time.Greg is going to be deeply missed by family,friends and everyone he knew and touched through out his life.

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