- Date Of Birth: March 24, 1924
- Date Of Death: November 14, 2013
- State: Michigan
VLIETSTRA, J. Marvin went to be with the Lord, Thursday evening, November 14, 2013. Marv was born March 24, 1924, in Kalamazoo the son of the late John and Tina Dykstra Vlietstra. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Prior to his retirement Marv was a co-owner with his brothers in the Vlietstra Bros. Pool Company. He was a charter member of the Westwood Christian Reformed Church and was a member of the first class to graduate from Kalamazoo Christian High School in 1941. On December 6, 1946, he was united in marriage to his loving wife of nearly 67 years, the former Sinnie Triemstra, who survives. Also, surviving are his daughter, Sally Vlietstra; grand-daughter, Lindsey Vlietstra; great-grand-child, Alyssa Tucker; brother, Hollis Donna Vlietstra; sister-in-law, Bettie Vlietstra; and many special nieces and nephews.
Marv was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Roger Vlietstra; and a sister-in-law, Annette Vlietstra.
