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

 Thomas A. Westra
Visitation: Monday, January 13, from 5 - 8 PM and Tuesday, January 14, from 10 - 11 AM at Stroo Funeral Home
Service: 11 AM Tuesday, January 14, at Stroo Funeral Home

Cemetery: Pine Hill, Kentwood, MI
Memorials: Corewell Health Hospice, 1239 East Beltline Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Thomas Alan Westra, age 67, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 11, 2025. A graduate of South Christian High School, Tom went on to work as a crane operator in the construction field for many years. He enjoyed "hunting" and fishing, Saturday cards with his brothers, going to the airport and watching airplanes, and especially spending time with his family. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Gradus and Catherine Westra, his stepmother, Geraldine Westra, his sister, Carol Oppenhuizen, and his brother, David Westra. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Amanda (Michael) VanMaanen, Kelly (Bryan) Gray, and Mary Westra (Erik Ryder); his grandchildren, Kamden, Avery, Madison, and Ben; his brothers, Ron (Judy) Westra, Don (Ruth) Westra, Gord (Marcia) Westra; his sister-in-law, Judy Westra; his brother-in-law, Roger (Lois) Oppenhuizen; many nieces and nephews. The family will greet relatives and friends on Monday, January 13, from 5 - 8 PM and on Tuesday, January 14, from 10 - 11 AM at Stroo Funeral Home, 1095 68th Street SE, Grand Rapids, where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11 AM. Private interment will be in Pine Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Corewell Health Hospice in recognition of the loving care provided to Tom and his family. 

STROO FUNERAL HOME
1095 68TH ST SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508 
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