Arthur “Harry” Sphoto_20160908_wm0076425_0_20160908hade, age 72, of Hudsonville, a 1963 graduate of Wayland High School, died Wednesday, Sept. 7.
He is survived by his wife, Sheryl; children, Danielle and Cory McClellan, Emily and Chris Bajema, Megan Dozer; daughter-in-law, Jolene Shade; grandchildren, Emelyn Hoogerhyde, Kaylin Shade, Nicole McClellan, Hannah McClellan, Isaac Bajema, Eli Bajema, Naomi Bajema; sister, Jerilou and Dean Werner; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Gloria (Shade) and Russ Van Laan, Deb and Jack Folkema, Ross Pike, Ted and Brenda Horton; many nieces and nephews; and the other half of the Odd Couple, Mike LaFontsee.
He was preceded in death by his son, Brian Shade; grandson, Seth Michael Bajema; mother, Avis; father, Arthur; siblings, Priscilla Brenner and Dave Shade; sister-in-law, Rhonda Pike; beloved dog, Gabby.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1481 Baldwin Street, Jenison, with Rev. Dr. Scott Sommerfeld officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family from 5 to 8 pm Monday at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW, as well as Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church prior to the service.

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