Phillip DeRuiter's obituary , Passed away on September 24, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Phillip DeRuiter

April 1, 1944 - September 24, 2026 (82 years old)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Phillip DeRuiter's obituary , Passed away on September 24, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes - Van't Hof Chapel

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Phillip DeRuiter

April 1, 1944 - September 24, 2026 (82 years old)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Phillip DeRuiter Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Phillip DeRuiter (Grand Rapids, Michigan). Phillip, born on April 1, 1944, passed away on September 24, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Phillip DeRuiter to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry and Gertrude; his brothers, Norman DeRuiter (Ulla) and Robert DeRuiter; and his niece Tammy Petersen.

He is survived by: his brother Jack DeRuiter (Marilyn); his niece Sondra VanderGeld (Bill); and his nephews, Jerry, Eric, Tim DeRuiter and Phillip.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 29th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Wednesday, September 30th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes (1833 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 30th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Memorial contribution to the Parkinson Foundation would be appreciated.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes - Van't Hof Chapel



Tue

Sep 29

Visitation

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes
1833 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Wed

Sep 30

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes
1833 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Wed

Sep 30

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes
1833 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

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