Gary VanLeeuwen's obituary , Passed away on December 5, 2025 in Lake City, Michigan

Gary VanLeeuwen

March 11, 1955 - December 5, 2025 (70 years old)

Lake City, Michigan

Gary VanLeeuwen's obituary , Passed away on December 5, 2025 in Lake City, Michigan

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Fosnaught Holdship Funeral Home

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Gary VanLeeuwen

March 11, 1955 - December 5, 2025 (70 years old)

Lake City, Michigan

Gary VanLeeuwen Obituary

The world bids farewell to Gary VanLeeuwen of Lake City, Michigan, departing on December 5, 2025 at the age of 70. Gary leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gary VanLeeuwen to show support.

He was predeceased by: his former wife Sharon VanLeeuwen; his parents, Eleanor VanLeeuwen and Gerrit VanLeeuwen; his brothers, Randy and Kenny VanLeeuwen; and his brother-in-law Alvin Devries.

He is survived by: his wife Sylvia Anna VanLeeuwen; his stepchildren, Jim, Hillary Van Leeuwen, Geoff, Kristen VanLeeuwen, Betsy VanLeeuwen, Sandy, Kelly VanBrouwer, Heather, Cole Laughlin, David, Margret Petitpas, Gabe and Mariah Ruell; and his grandchildren, Kyah, Norah, Natalie, Elaina, Grant, Abigail, Liana, Asher, Lillian, Vivian, Felix, Zell and Linken. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A celebration of life will be held on Monday, December 15th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Tap House N.. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 18th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the LaGrave CRC Church (107 La Grave Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 18th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions be made to a local food pantry in your area to help provide Christmas dinners.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fosnaught Holdship Funeral Home



Mon

Dec 15

Celebration of life

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tap House N.

Thu

Dec 18

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

LaGrave CRC Church
107 La Grave Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Thu

Dec 18

Funeral service

11:00 AM

LaGrave CRC Church
107 La Grave Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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