Bob Nieuwendorp
Bob (Robert) Nieuwendorp, husband, dad, grandpa, lover of cookies, chocolate expert, cartoon watcher, and pet dad, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 22 in his home surrounded by the people he loved.
Bob had a big heart and a willingness to help and serve numerous people throughout his life.
He loved his parents Harold and Evelyn (deceased) who always encouraged and supported him, his sisters Ladene and Kristy, who he always tormented, and his Aunt Joyce, Uncle Pete, and Uncle Bob who he looked up to greatly.
Bob’s love for animals and the water stemmed from his younger years on the farm with the family and swimming in the summers.
He found the love of his life, Connie, later in life. She shared an unconditional love with him and became the Patrick to his SpongeBob.
Bob’s children, Chad (wife Jenny), Wendy (husband TJ), Matthew (wife Ansilla), Bobbi Lynn (husband Victor), Will (wife Charnell), Eric (wife Cassie) will always remember him as a kind, goofy, and loving man who would do anything for them.
Bob had such a profound pride and love for all of his grandchildren: Madison, Jack, Bailey, Kennedy, Camryn, Grainger, Paige, Paityn, Lincoln, Lawsen, Jolene, Kaieden, Makayla, Jackson, Avery, Ethen, Colton, and Bella. Grandpa Bob will truly be missed.
Bob spent most of his working life driving some sort of truck or tractor. He enjoyed being on the road, listening to music, wind on his face, and with his black lab Marley (deceased) as his copilot.
He loved that dog so very much. Bob also enjoyed meticulously caring for his yard, and anyone else who needed the help.
His favorite days were on the water, hunting down more antiques and treasures to add to his ever-growing collection, and tinkering around with anything that needed fixing. Let’s just say duct tape was Bob’s best friend. Bob had a love for Jesus and was so happy to have renewed fellowship at Second Christian Reformed Church in his last years. He loved listening to the worship music and the time he spent with Pastor Ben.
Bob’s funeral service will be at Second Christian Reformed Church on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. where he attended.
Written by Bob’s oldest (favorite) daughter Wendy.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
