David Klaver, age 85 of Zeeland passed away Monday, September 2, 2024.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years Mira; his daughters: Nancy and Brian Baarman, and Amy and Steve Grewell; his grandchildren: Jamie Baarman, Andrew Baarman, Katie and Anthony Hutt, Eli Grewell, Emma Grewell, and Weston Grewell; his sister Jan and Bruce Homkes; and his sisters-in-law: Deb Klaver, and Kay and Al Klein.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents John and Isla Klaver, his brother Bob Klaver and his stepmother Ann Klaver.
Dave graduated from Holland Chirstian High School, his senior year his basketball team made it to the state finals. Dave and five of his teammates still got together on Wednesday’s mornings at Russ’. He went on to graduate from Aquinas College. Dave also played for the Flying Dutchmen, a semi pro baseball league.
Dave retired from VML and he and Mira were faithful longtime members of Central Wesleyan Church.
Visitation will be 2-5 pm Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 South State Street, Zeeland. The funeral service to honor Dave will be held at 1 pm Monday, September 9, 2024, in the Chapel at Central Wesleyan Church, 446 West 40th Street, Holland (please use doors D and G). Interment will be in North Holland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to West Michigan Youth For Christ.
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