Thomas Robert Dykstra's obituary , Passed away on July 31, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Thomas Robert Dykstra

November 21, 1948 - July 31, 2026 (77 years old)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Thomas Robert Dykstra's obituary , Passed away on July 31, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Thomas Robert Dykstra

November 21, 1948 - July 31, 2026 (77 years old)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Thomas Robert Dykstra Obituary

Thomas Robert Dykstra (Grand Rapids, Michigan) passed away on July 31, 2026. Thomas, born on November 21, 1948, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Robert Dykstra and Marthene Dykstra of Heaven's Gate; his wife Debbie; his daughter Debbie Stowell (Matt); his grandchildren, Magdalene Doherty (Joseph), Sophia and Elijah; his daughter Rebecca Nadelhoffer (Matt); his grandchildren, Matthew, Natalie and Libby; his son Robert Dykstra (Rachel); his grandchildren, Taylor, Camryn and Brooklyn; and his sisters, Jill Southerland, Barb Huizingh and Sherry Hartley (Fred). He was also cherished by many nieces and nephews.

Location: Crossroads Bible Church, 800 Scribner Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504,(Parking available at the church and surrounding businesses), In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Tom Dykstra to CURE International (https://cure.org), the Wheaton College basketball program, and.

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August 7, 2026

Doug and Deb Blanker Mark and Cheryl Keeler sent flowers

“We celebrate a life well lived. Praying peace over your family as you remember the testimony of Tom’s life as a follower of Jesus Christ.”


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August 5, 2026

Gordon Kauffman, Jr wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Debbie, Jill, Barb, Sherry and Tom’s extended family, We were saddened to learn of Tom’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. We will pray that each of you will be comforted by the love of Christ, the Great Comforter, We are assured knowing He is in control of all things and rest in His faithfulness, even in difficult times. We send you all our love, Christie and Gordon Kauffman”


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Crossroads Bible Church
800 Scribner Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

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Crossroads Bible Church
800 Scribner Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

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