Gritters, John 1843-1923

GRITTERS, KUYPER

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke--Volunteer
Date: 2/14/2017 at 08:10:30

Source: Boyden Reporter (4-19-1923)

Born: October 31, 1843
Died: 1923

The funeral of Mr. John E. Gritters who died at his home in Hull on Tuesday, April 3rd, was held Friday afternoon from the home and from the Christian Reformed Church, conducted by Reverend Westra of Middleburg. It was a large funeral, the church being full of sorrowing relatives and friends.

Mr. John E. Gritters was born October 31, 1843, at Diever, Province of Drenthe, Netherlands. On July 2nd, 1870, he was married to Deeltje Kuyper. To this union eight children were born.

The family came to this country and to the immediate vicinity of Hull, in March, 1896, where Mr. and Mrs. Gritters have made their home ever since.

Besides the faithful and loving wife, Mr. Gritters is survived by several children, forty-four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Thys Post who died recently being the deceased member of the family.