Stroo Funeral Home, Inc. 
1095 68th St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
Phone:  (616) 455-9280 
Fax: (616) 455-2035
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Michael A. Vos - Owner / Manager
 
 Robert K. Stroo - Owner / President 

Monuments & Markers

We are representatives for Black Monument Company.  Our staff can assist you with an appropriate memorial for your loved one, or you can go directly to:

Black Monument Company
2223 Kalamazoo Ave. SE; Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 452-7802
www.blackmonument.com

Florists

Eastern Floral & Gift
(616) 949-2200 or toll-free (800) 494-2202
www.easternfloral.com

Ludema’s Floral
(616) 452-2961
www.ludemas.com

Holwerda Floral and Gifts
(616) 878-9696
www.holwerdaflorist.com

Wyoming Stuyvesant Floral
(616) 532-2315
www.wyomingfloral.com

Hotels

Holiday Inn Express Suites South
6569 Clay Ave. SW; Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(800) 875-6000
www.hiegr.com

Comfort Suites South
7644 Caterpillar Ct. SW; Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 301-2255
www.comfortsuites.com
 

Hampton Inn Grand Rapids South
755 54th St. SW; Grand Rapids, MI 49509
(616) 261-5500
www.hamptoninn.com
  

Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Wyoming
2150 Metro Lane SW; Wyoming, MI 49519
(616) 724-1234
www.hyattplacegrandrapidswyoming.com
 

Baymont Inn and Suites / Byron Center
8282 Pfeiffer Farms Dr. SW; Byron Center, MI 49315 
(616) 583-9535
www.baymontinns.com/hotel/17830

 

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Service Information

 Larry Swainston
Visitation: Wednesday, May 31, from 6 - 8 PM at Stroo Funeral Home, and Thursday, June 1, from 10 - 10:45 AM at Gaines Church
Service: 11 AM on Thursday, June 1, at Gaines Church, 1612 92nd St. SE, Caledonia, MI 49316

Cemetery: Blain
Memorials: None 

Larry Swainston, age 69, of Grand Rapids, MI, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Larry retired from Bradford White after many years of service.  He enjoyed hunting, running, boating, camping, and being a part of the Christian church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Johanna Swainston. Lovingly remembering Larry are his children, Laura and Jeff Sneller, Sandra and Bill Harms; grandchildren, David and Hanna Sneller, Heidi and Jacob Hanson, John Sneller, Emily Sneller, Peter Sneller, Benjamin Sneller, Katie Sneller, Juleah Harms, William Harms, Richard Harms; brother, David and Jan Swainston; and his nieces and nephews. The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, May 31, from 6 to 8 PM at Stroo Funeral Home, 1095 68th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508. The funeral service, officiated by Pastor Tom Datema, will be held at Gaines Church, 1612 92nd St. SE, Caledonia, MI 49316 on Thursday, June 1, at 11 AM, with a visitation prior to the service from 10 to 10:45 AM. Interment will be in Blain Cemetery.    

STROO FUNERAL HOME
1095 68TH ST SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508 
Comments  
# Ron & Pat Sabin 2023-05-27 20:50
Dave, Jane, Laura, Jeff, Sandi, Bill and families, you have our love, sympathy, and prayers! Praise God Larry was a Christian and now lives in heaven with His Lord. And that he is now pain free! We will miss him!
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