Frank S. Degroote

Frank S. DeGroote, age 67 of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday March 19, 2008 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Frank was born June 13, 1940 the son of Frank and Norma (Todd) DeGroote. He was a graduate of Hastings High School. Frank worked at the EW Bliss Company for many years. After he retired from EW Bliss he and his friend Sam Stout started a business together, D&S Machine Repair on North M-37 Hwy. where he worked until he retired. Frank had friends of all ages, he was an avid hunter and fisher and made many trips to other states with friend and relatives. Frank was family man who loved being with his wife, children, mother and grandchildren as well as his friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Frank is survived by his wife Linda (Phillips) DeGroote of Hastings, his mother Norma DeGroote of Hastings, his children, Bill (Judy) Heath of Florida, Tony (Brenda) Heath of Hastings, Greg Heath of Hastings, Brian (Amy) Heath of Hastings, grandchildren, Gregory Heath, TJ Heath, Damon Heath, Dillon Heath, Cassie VanHouten, and Tyler Vanhouten, a sister Sherry (Bill) Belson, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Frank DeGroote. Visitation will be held Friday from 6 - 8 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held Saturday March 22, 2008 at 11:00 am at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Richard Moore officiating. Memorials can be made to charity of one's choice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).