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Dennis Cushway

July 3, 1953 — August 14, 2021

Dennis W. Cushway, age 68, of Allendale, was called home to his Lord, Saturday, August 14, 2021 with family at his side. Dennis was a Coopersville High School Graduate and worked for J & L Roofing of Grand Rapids for 28 yrs. until his retirement. Dennis was a man of faith who loved the Lord and lived his life thru him. He was a role model to his family as well as many others. Dennis loved the outdoors and enjoyed sharing his knowledge of fishing and hunting with his children, grandchildren and friends. He was quick to lend a hand and help others and was known as “The guy that could fix anything”. Dennis also enjoyed attending car shows with his car show buddies and showing off his 1965 Barracuda he restored. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Sandy (VanDenBrink) Cushway; children, Dennis “Chris” (Staci) Cushway, Tara (Ryan) Bosch, Ranae Cushway, Ross (Courtney) Cushway and Katie (Robert) McEachen; 14 grandchildren, Hunter, Mackenzi, Tanner, Aiden, Kylie, Spencer, Easton, Maverick, Olivia, Sawyer, Evelyn, Lydia, Grant and Norah; mother, Carolyn Cushway; brothers and sisters, Steven (Alicia) Cushway, Coralee (Randy) VanDenBrink, Carla (Steven) Hart, Paul (Regina) Cushway; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Henry VanDenBrink, Jay VanDenBrink, Robert (Pam) VanDenBrink, Julie (Joe) Palma, Marlin VanDenBrink, Loren (Carla) VanDenBrink and Randy (Coralee) VanDenBrink; many nieces and nephews. In keeping with his wish cremation has taken place. A Life Celebration Memorial Service will be held Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021 at Life Stream Church, 6561 Lake Michigan Dr. Allendale MI 49401. Relatives and Friends may greet the family Wednesday, Aug 18, 2021 from 1-3 and 5-8 P.M. at Life Steam Church, 6561 Lake Michigan Dr., Allendale, MI 49401. Memorial donations may be made to Emmanuel Hospice, 401 Hall St. SW, Suite 263, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude PL., Memphis TN. 38105 or Catch A Dream Foundation, 2485 Ennis Rd., Starkville, MS 39759. Condolences may be left on his tribute wall at www.throopfh.com

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

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