Charles (Chuck) B. Jones
Saturday March 28, 2015 at
8:54 AM
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Fondly remember him as one of my teachers at the old Greenville Jr. High School (circa 1967?).
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Toni Butler
Wednesday March 18, 2015 at
3:47 PM
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so sorry to hear we lost Mr. Visser. some teachers you never forget and you were one of those. I thank you for that. prayers to your families.
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Veronica Bartrum (Grimm)
Tuesday March 17, 2015 at
10:14 PM
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So sorry to hear of your loss, remember several fond memories, with you all, babysitting your children,attending same church and a graduate from GHS. May God give you & your family the comfort and peace you need during this time and months to come! Mr Visser will be greatly missed by All!
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Frank &Pat Klackle/Bob&Jane Schubert
Friday March 13, 2015 at
9:00 PM
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We are sorry to hear of Sid's passing.Working with Sid as an educator/contractor was an enjoyable experience. Camping with Sid was also fun. I remember a time when Sid narrated a walk through Shiloh Battlefield, He was awesome.
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Laura Scully Van Groningen
Thursday March 12, 2015 at
10:06 PM
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Dear Aunt Virginia and family, You have my sympathy. I am praying that God will comfort you in your sorrow. With love, Laurie
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Gayle Bouma Heys
Thursday March 12, 2015 at
4:27 PM
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Ginny, Helen, Ryan, Chuck, Joanne, Phyllis, and the rest of the Visser family:
I want to let you know you will be in my prayers in the next few days, and I also want to send you my sympathy. I am in Florida for the month of March and will not be able to attend visitation or the funeral. I have many fond memories of all the times I spent with the Visser cousins. You all were a very special family, and loved by my mom and dad and me. Again, my condolences, love, and prayers. Gayle Heys
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VCincent DePue
Thursday March 12, 2015 at
3:41 PM
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Our condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Visser. He was a wonder person and fantastic teacher.
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Dave Gunter
Thursday March 12, 2015 at
11:01 AM
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Karl, Kristen and Karen, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your dad was a great person, even though he made you go to school in the 5th grade no matter how sick you were. He will be missed. God bless you all.
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Tami Morgan Stump
Thursday March 12, 2015 at
12:14 AM
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To Karl & your family, I am so deeply sorry
for your loss. Mr. Visser- your Dad was a Great man. He was an awesome teacher, and will by so many. You have no idea how many lives he taught and made better for it.
I will keep your family in my prayers.
Love Tami
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Dave Kivela
Wednesday March 11, 2015 at
10:51 PM
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What a great guy to have worked with for so many years. Sid was an an inspirition to all of us who had the honor to teach alongside him. Rip Sid, we'll miss you.
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Kim Cairns-Dreyer
Wednesday March 11, 2015 at
9:30 PM
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Mr. Visser was one of the few teachers that I remember from middle school. His smile, bow ties and the way he rocked all the time. He was a very good teacher and sounds like an amazing man outside of school. Prayers to his family.
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Patty Pixley
Wednesday March 11, 2015 at
5:10 PM
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RIP Mr.Visser, I will always remember your bow ties, your constant smile, your bouncing on your heels while teaching us History? back in the day. 1970's! You served your community well. You will be remembered.
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Jobi (Smith) Mallory
Wednesday March 11, 2015 at
4:44 PM
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He was one of my favorite teachers. My sympathies and prayers of comfort to his loved ones.
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Julie (Steele) Stephens & Scott Stephens
Wednesday March 11, 2015 at
2:11 PM
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Mr. Visser was a rememberable teacher, with his bow ties! condolences to his family.
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Sheila Miller
Wednesday March 11, 2015 at
12:52 PM
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My sympathy to Mrs Visser, Karl, Kris and Karen. I greatly respected Mr. Visser and believe he left many spectacular memories with not just myself but many others with his kindness and generosity.
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Deb Richardson
Wednesday March 11, 2015 at
12:47 PM
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Virginia and kids... I was so sorry to hear of Sid's passing. What a great guy he was... with that ever present smile and of course (as Karen reminded me) his great bowties. He will be missed by many in the community and certainly fondly remembered by the hundreds of students in whose lives he made such a difference.
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julie mikek
Wednesday March 11, 2015 at
12:22 PM
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Karl, Brenda and Family
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Praying for peace and strength for you all. Hugs ~Julie and Scott
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Jerri Robinson McCarthy
Wednesday March 11, 2015 at
12:18 PM
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My condolences to the Family and Friends of a Great Teacher. I too enjoyed Mr. Visser, and recall what an awesome Teacher he was. Loved his bowties, and thought about how he was the inspiration for Bill Nye! As a Middle School student, it was tough to really pay attention in class with all the social unrest at that age, but I remember I looked forward to walking into his classroom, and also his kind and gentle reminders to learn. I cannot recall a time when he was ever short or stern with anyone. Just a super nice Man. May he rest in peace.
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Todd Snider
Wednesday March 11, 2015 at
11:13 AM
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Thoughts and prayers to the family. I remember my class with Mr. Visser was right after lunch and made it hard to stay awake but he had his way of making sure we stayed awake though. Glad I had the pleasure of learning from him. He will be missed.
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Alyssa Bradley
Wednesday March 11, 2015 at
10:53 AM
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Thoughts and prayers to the family. He was a great teacher.
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Janae Kain Young
Wednesday March 11, 2015 at
10:48 AM
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Karl and family,
So sorry for your loss. I have good memories of your dad. He will be missed.
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Deanna Kent Whitehead
Wednesday March 11, 2015 at
10:25 AM
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Thoughts and prayers to your family. Enjoyed having him as a teacher
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Sandy & Jed Kuhn
Wednesday March 11, 2015 at
8:40 AM
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Our sincere condolences. Sid was a wonderful teacher and person. It was a pleasure to know him both at school and from the lake association. He will be missed by his family and the community. May he rest in peace.
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Sandy & Jed Kuhn
Wednesday March 11, 2015 at
8:35 AM
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Cynthia and Troy Gough
Wednesday March 11, 2015 at
5:29 AM
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Karen, Greg and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Jody Hankis Snyder
Wednesday March 11, 2015 at
5:11 AM
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I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Visser's kindness and individuality will always be remembered.
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Steven King
Wednesday March 11, 2015 at
1:47 AM
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Condolences to his wife and family. I enjoyed Mr. Visser as a teacher many years ago. Loved his signature bow ties and was happy that he wore the one I picked out for him for Christmas. Hope to see you again one day Mr. Visser.
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Cindy Scofield Ploeg
Tuesday March 10, 2015 at
10:27 PM
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Our loss is heavens gain! I will never forget the kindness Sid showed my in my growing up year. The highlight of my summer would be the speed boat ride he would give me every year on my birthday! Prayers for the family.
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Sally Heaton-Ryan
Tuesday March 10, 2015 at
8:29 PM
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R.I.P. to one of the people that inspired me to become a teacher...blessings and prayers to your family.
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Tim Tobey
Tuesday March 10, 2015 at
7:22 PM
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Such a great teacher with a unique personality. Condolences to the family.
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Michael Wymer
Tuesday March 10, 2015 at
7:07 PM
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My condolences to you and your family. His energy for life, and his passion for teaching will be missed.. I remember how he would be so excited during his civil war section he would just bounce around in class..
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David and Faye Kyser
Tuesday March 10, 2015 at
5:57 PM
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Sorry for your loss. Mr Visser was one of my favorite teacher. He will be missed. Sending prayers for the family.
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Kay Young
Tuesday March 10, 2015 at
4:58 PM
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Virginia,Karl,Karen,Kristen,
So sorry to hear about Sid what a nice guy,
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Mr. Sidney William Visser, age 83 of Thomas Lake, Gowen, passed away Monday, March 9, 2015 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born August 15, 1931 in Grand Rapids, the son of Ryn and Wilma (Bouma) Visser. On April 9, 1954, he married Virginia J. Scully. They made their home on Thomas Lake for over 60 years, raising a family and enjoying the water. Sid earned a Bachelor of Education degree from Calvin College and a Master of Education degree from the University of Michigan. He taught at Greenville Middle School for 30 years. He was a longtime member of Spencer Mills Orthodox Presbyterian Church. He was a skilled carpenter who built or renovated several homes and commercial buildings in the area, and particularly enjoyed volunteering his talents on construction projects with Habitat for Humanity. He had a great love of the outdoors, and enjoyed family hikes and sailing his Hobie Cat. Sid will be deeply missed, especially by his wife of almost 61 years, Virginia; children, Karl Visser (Brenda Klapko) of Greenville, Kristen Fyan of Middleville, and Karen (Dr. Greg) Deines of Zeeland; grandchildren, Wendy, Bethany, Jeremy, Colton, Jordan (Valerie), Zachary, Jillian, Stefanie, Joey, Mitchell, and Justin; great-grandchildren, Emerson and Brynleigh; siblings, Helen Puccini of Texas, Ryan (Ellen) Visser of Linwood, Joanne (Roger) Lundin of Arizona, Charles (Carol) Visser of Minnesota, and Phyllis (Bruce) Lawton of Bridgman; siblings-in-law, Earl Miller of Ohio, Helen (Kenneth) Houtman of Grand Rapids, David (Dee) Scully of Grand Rapids, and Mary Schultz of North Carolina; and special friends, Dan and Rosel Eagles of Greenville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Spencer Mills Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Rev. Alan Flowers officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Hurst Funeral Home, and Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM prior to the funeral at church. Memorial contributions may be given to Habitat for Humanity.
