Cornelius Dryfhout

July 17, 1954 ~ February 24, 2018

Dryfhout - Cornelius “Neil” Dryfhout aged 63 of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018. He was preceded in death by his son, Jeremy Dryfhout, parents, Cornelius and Jennie Dryfhout. Cornelius is survived by his wife, Roxie, daughter, Jennifer Dryfhout; step-son, Rick (Jerrilynn) Anderson; grandchildren, Dustin Acton, Charity Walls, Olivia Anderson, Ian Anderson, Hunter Blackwood, Dehlylah Blackwood; brother, Chuck (Maria) Dryfhout, sisters, Carol (Marv) Venema, Connie (Dale) De Groot; brother and sisters in laws, Barb Butler, Ann Wright, Eileen Chrysler, Lavonne Barker, Dawn Marek, Rick (Cathy) Wright. Neil served 10 years in the US Navy. He served as an usher at Calvary Church and enjoyed fishing. He was an avid pool player and like to instruct other players. Funeral services will be held 12:00 Noon, Friday, March 2, 2018 at Calvary Church; 707 East Beltline Ave. NE. with visitation one hour prior to the service. 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 Cornelius “Neil” Dryfhout please visit our Sympathy Store.

Cemetery Details

Woodlawn Cemetery
2530 Kalamazoo Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MI, 49507

Visitation

MAR 2. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Calvary Church

707 E. Beltline NE

Grand Rapids

Funeral Service

MAR 2. 12:00 PM (EST)

Calvary Church

707 E. Beltline NE

Grand Rapids

Leave Your Tribute Message

March 01, 2018 7:00pm

Thank you Neil for the laughs, arguments, lessons and talks. Many great times.

- Ryan Lambert

March 01, 2018 7:00pm

I am so sorry to hear of Neil's passing. My prayers are with you in your time of grief.

- Anthony Marcino

February 28, 2018 7:00pm

It was a pleasure to get to know Neil and share his friendship. We looked forward to seeing him each week at Calvary Church. Our prayers are with Roxie and family.

- Rick & Margaret Diekevers

February 28, 2018 7:00pm

Siblings purchased the Beautiful in Blue for the family of Cornelius “Neil” Dryfhout.

- Cornelia J DeGroot

February 27, 2018 7:00pm

Neil was a great person and teacher he will be missed dearly

- Ben Daniel

February 27, 2018 7:00pm

So sorry to hear about your loss he will be missed.

- Frank Trovato

February 27, 2018 7:00pm

May you rest in peace Neil. You were a great friend, pool player, teammate, competitor. I am so sorry that you have left us so early! My condolences to all of Neil's family & friends!! You are sorely missed, Neil!!!

- Allan F. Wier II

February 27, 2018 7:00pm

Although I had never met cousin Neil, I was aware that he was one of the few males that carried on the Dryfhout name. My deepest sympathy at your loss.  Tom Dryfhout

- Tom Dryfhout

February 27, 2018 7:00pm

My condolences to the family..

- Mark Mccune

February 27, 2018 7:00pm

Rick Wall lit a candle in memory of Cornelius “Neil” Dryfhout

- Rick Wall

February 27, 2018 7:00pm

My condolences on your loss,

- Rick Wall

February 27, 2018 7:00pm

Serene Retreat was purchased for the family of Cornelius “Neil” Dryfhout.

- Serene Retreat

February 27, 2018 7:00pm

My sincere condolences to Roxie and the whole family. Remember Neil most for his love of fishing and he and Tom fishing together at Gun Lake where we came each year to vacation. They can mow exchange fishing stories in heaven. Love, Nancy VanHowe

- Nancy VanHowe

February 26, 2018 7:00pm

We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Neil. Such a wonderful man with such a great support family. Our prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time.  Ken & Terry Boekeloo Howell, Michigan

- Ken Boekeloo




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