Larry Poort

July 23, 1944 ~ August 15, 2019

PO0RT - Larry Gene Poort, age 75, went to his heavenly home on Friday, August 16, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Poort; sister, Kathleen Poort; son, John Derek Poort. Larry is survived by his wife of 52 years, Cynthia Ann Philora Poort; children, Sheri (David) DeGraaf of Belmont, Steven (Tonia) Poort of Lancaster, PA, Benson (Rachelle) Poort of Jenison, Jason (Jennifer) Poort of Middleville, Lisa (Issac) Hunt of Rockford; grandchildren, Silas Steven (Cassandra) DeGraaf, Joshua David (Danielle) DeGraaf, Zacheriah Allen DeGraaf, John Philip DeGraaf, Seth Daniel DeGraaf, Nathan Douglas (Hannah Cantler) Poort, Sarah Nicole (Scott Andrew) Ursiny, Katie Marie Poort, Luke Nolan Poort, Carolyn Sue Poort, Claire Cynthia Poort, Caleb David Poort, Callie Jo Poort, Danielle Adeline Poort, Connor Sebastian Poort, Isaiah Harrison Poort, Caleb Mikol Councilor, Christian Robert Councilor, Eli William Councilor; great grandchildren, Madelynn Elizabeth Poort and Douglas Scott-Jay Ursiny ; mother, Marian Poort; sister, Sharon (Vince) Nevins; brother and sisters-in-law, Steve and Peggy Keller, Ruth and Michael Melford, Linda and Dan Koch; many nieces and nephews. Larry was a retired florist and member of Iron Rails Railroad Club where he enjoyed creating railroad layouts. He was an active member of Frontline Bible Church in Byron Center and was a member of the Gideons. Larry enjoyed gardening, bird watching, painting, aquariums, scrap booking, and jewelry making, but most of all, he loved spending time with each of his grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 21 at Frontline Bible Church, 8283 Pfeiffer Farms Drive SW, Byron Center. His family will greet relatives and friends 6:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday at Stegenga Funeral Chapel, 1601 Post Drive NE, Belmont and one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to Frontline Bible Church or Grace Adventures. To share a photo, memory and sign the family’s online guestbook please visit www.stegengafuneralchapel.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Larry Gene Poort please visit our Sympathy Store.

Cemetery Details

Plainfield Twp. Cemetery
Rogue River & Packer in
Belmont, MI,

Visitation

AUG 20. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)

Stegenga Funeral Chapel - Belmont

1601 Post Dr. NE

Belmont, MI, 49306

[email protected]

https://www.stegengafuneralchapel.com

Visitation

AUG 21. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)

Frontline Bible Church

8283 Pfeiffer Farms Dr.

Byron Center, MI, 49315

Funeral Service

AUG 21. 11:00 AM (EDT)

Frontline Bible Church

8283 Pfeiffer Farms Dr.

Byron Center, MI, 49315

Leave Your Tribute Message

August 19, 2019 8:00pm

Sweet Tenderness was purchased for the family of Larry Gene Poort.

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August 18, 2019 8:00pm

Three trouble makers at Mary Free Bed! Physical Therapy workout buddies!

- Shelly Loose

August 18, 2019 8:00pm

Peaceful White Lilies Basket was purchased for the family of Larry Gene Poort.

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August 18, 2019 8:00pm

We love you Dad. You will be missed daily in our lives!

- steven poort

August 18, 2019 8:00pm

Dad, we love you and miss you so much.

- Sheri DeGraaf

August 17, 2019 8:00pm

Carolyn, Claire, and Caleb purchased the Divine Peace Bouquet for the family of Larry Gene Poort.

- Carolyn, Claire, and Caleb

August 16, 2019 8:00pm

David and Theresa Stephens purchased the Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for the family of Larry Gene Poort.

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August 16, 2019 8:00pm

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August 16, 2019 8:00pm

Care and Compassion Spray was purchased for the family of Larry Gene Poort.

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August 16, 2019 8:00pm

Larry was as close to an earthly brother as I can get without being actually related! Loved him to death. He was a mentor in many ways to me and a forever friend. There is such rejoicing in heaven for him😁

- wendy deboer




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