Roger Bruins

October 8, 1948 ~ March 9, 2024

Roger Bruins, age 75, of Holland, passed away to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Roger was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He loved the outdoors and traveling with his family. He had a passion for many Christian organizations. He enjoyed mentoring others, whether in their personal goals or business goals. He also loved to joke around and had a great sense of humor. Roger truly loved and cherished his wife and best friend, Marty. Roger loved life, but most importantly loved God and being faithful to Him. He was preceded in death by his son, Kevin Arthur Bruins; parents, Clarence and Johanna Bruins; parents-in-law, Rev. Arthur C. and Marian Johnson; brother-in-law, Bill Hulst; and sister-in-law, Karin and Jay Dekker. Roger will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 54 years, Marty; children, Eric and Janette Bruins, Jen and Matt Viel; daughter-in-law, Emily and Steve Dyk; grandchildren, James and Sydney Viel, Grace Bruins, Seth Viel, Trent Bruins, Lucy Bruins, Braden Dyk, Zane Bruins, Carter Dyk, Luke Bruins; sisters, Edna Hulst, Arlene and John Strikwerda; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Chuck and Mary Johnson, Colleen and Phill VanStedum; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Rosewood Reformed Church, 2795 Rosewood St. Jenison with Pastor Austin Vondracek and Pastor Howard Moths officiating. Relatives and friends may visit with the family Thursday, March 14 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Mel Trotter Ministries or Unity Christian High School.

Service livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsrz0UpuSppOPpvQbUXInBw

Visitation
Thursday, March 14
2:00pm - 4:00pm

MKD - Grandville
4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418

Phone: (616) 534-8656

Visitation
Thursday, March 14
6:00pm - 8:00pm

MKD - Grandville
4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418

Phone: (616) 534-8656

Funeral Service
Friday, March 15
2:00pm

Rosewood Reformed Church
2795 Rosewood St.
Jenison, MI 49428

Leave Your Tribute Message

March 15, 2024 1:42pm
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to ERIC, and his mother, and the entire Bruins family. GOD, called, and we know that Roger was ready! You will all be in our prayers.

- Len & Carol Somers

March 15, 2024 10:00am
I have known the Bruins family for a long time. Mr. Bruins always had a smile 😃. He would go out of his way to help people. Even though he will be missed here on Earth, he's now a special angel in Heaven. You will be missed.

- Kathy (Benison) Laseur

March 15, 2024 12:09am
Dear Marty and family, It was about 30 years ago when I first met Roger at a Mel Trotter Board meeting . It was his smile that first drew me to him and his character that kept me there. He was a good and godly man, incredibly generous with his time, talent and treasure. I will miss him a great deal along with his “how are you doing kid?” …despite the fact that he was younger and shorter than me. We are volunteering in Rehoboth at the moment and so will be unable to honor him in person nor give you a hug on Friday , Marty . But we will be celebrating Roger and giving thanks to God for the gift of Roger Bruins

- Mart and Mary Hollebeek

March 14, 2024 8:12pm
Uncle Rog was full of life and love. Nothing slowed him down. I’m grateful for the fun memories I have of him, and jealous of the wonderful time he is having now with Kevin and Chris! Heaven just got a bit more exciting…

- Dawn vink

March 14, 2024 4:05pm
Marty, our hearts go out to you. Roger was such a good guy, kind and generous. We mourn your loss.

- Bud and Patty Pratt

March 12, 2024 8:17pm
Prayers go out to the family for their loss. Sandy & I always talking with Rog & Marty. He was a good guy.

- Jason Wolters

March 12, 2024 6:59pm
Mrs. Bruins, Eric and Jen: I'm so very sorry for your loss. Your husband/dad would always go out of his way to say hello to me and shake my hand whenever I was back at Rosewood after I had moved out of West Michigan. I'm praying you are given peace and comfort from God. While we are sad here, I'm sure your husband/dad is having a great time in Heaven in the presence of God and being reunited with Kevin.

- Marty DenBraber

March 12, 2024 6:16am
Roger served God and I am thankful for the times of good conversation and laughter. Prayers for peace and endurance as the family walks through these next steps.

- Scott A Wesseldyke




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