William R. Woudwyk

William R. Woudwyk, 62 of Cedar Springs was relieved of his suffering on Saturday, October 29, 2016 from a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 12, 1954 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Tony and Alice (Gort) Woudwyk. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, game nights and most of all his family. Surviving are his wife, Kathy; children, Amy Lewis, Bill (Rachel) Woudwyk; grandchildren, Trey and Gavin Lewis, Aubrey, Aiden, Ethan, Nate, Gabe and Autumn Woudwyk; sister, Pat Zink and husband, Bill Vajda; brothers, Tom (Carolyn) Woudwyk, Steve (Char) Woudwyk; mother-in-law, Loretta Elliott; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law, Clifford Elliott. A special thanks to Spectrum Health Hospice for their care. The family will greet friends Saturday, November 12 at Courtland Township Hall, 7450 14 Mile Road, Rockford starting at 11:00 am. A memorial service will be held at 12 noon with a luncheon to follow. Pastor Jim Ikerd officiating. Memorial contributions to Pioneer CRC Building Fund or Spectrum Health Hospice. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.