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 

 

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Service Information

 Robert "Bob" Bursley

Visitation: Saturday, November 2, from 2 - 5 PM and Sunday, November 3, from 12 - 1 PM, prior to the service, both at Stroo Funeral Home
Service: Sunday, November 3, at 1 PM, at Stroo Funeral Home, 1095 68th St. SE, Grand Rapids, 49508

Cemetery: Floral View Memorial Gardens
Memorials Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods 8214 Pfeiffer Woods Dr. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315  https://faithhospicecare.org/   

The service will be live-streamed and can be viewed by following this link, https://stroofuneralhome.com/ and then clicking on the red "Watch Live" tab. 


Robert Lee (Bob) Bursley, aged 81, after a brief bout with cancer, entered his eternal home on Sunday, October 27, 2024, where he is now whole and rejoicing with those already there. Bob was born on September 23, 1943 in Grand Rapids to George and Helen (Batcher) Bursley. He was a graduate of Wyoming Park High School, then served four years in the Air Force proudly being stationed in Minot, ND. Bob took great pride in being a Veteran and loved talking about the military. He loved his family, family gatherings and baking for others. He was famous for his Christmas tins filled with treats, apple and pumpkin pies during the holidays. After 30 years of working for GM and Bosch, Bob retired and enjoyed traveling with Sandy taking numerous Caribbean and Alaskan cruises, Hawaii visits including one visit for three weeks where Bob became fast friends with the locals. He also loved simple vacations including camping trips around Michigan in their motorhome. Bob was an avid sports lover and enjoyed cheering for his beloved Michigan State Spartans (GO GREEN!). During his retirement, he was an avid reader of old westerns, enjoyed handyman work and building decks and delivered flowers. He enjoyed going out to eat, taking rides and seeing the beautiful fall colors, sitting out on his patio swing drinking coffee and on Sundays grabbing lunch with Sandy and watching the planes at the GRR viewing area. Bob was a friend to many, with a kind heart and a humorous wit. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 28 years, Sandy; his children, Amy (Joe) Adams, Rob (Rhonda) Bursley and Dan (Stephanie) Bursley; stepdaughters, Dawn (Rod) VerBerkmoes and Denise (Michael) Behm; grandchildren, Holly (Caleb) Przybylski, Heidi (Daniel) Przybylski, Madelynn Bursley, Andrew, Joe and Allison Bursley, Matt and Nicky Hudson, Deana (Kyle) Baker, Matt Banas, Shelby and Cassidy VerBerkmoes. Bob is also survived by six great grandchildren; sister, Trudy (Paul) Presseller; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Diane Rawlings; brothers, Jim and Mikey; great-granddaughter, Micah Przyblski; and his first wife Joy.  Relatives and friends may meet with the family at Stroo Funeral Home, 1095 68th St SE, Grand Rapids, on Saturday, November 2 from 2-5pm and Sunday, November 3 from 12-1pm, with the funeral beginning at 1pm and a luncheon immediately following the service.  Richard Karelse as celebrant.  Interment will be in Floral View Memorial Gardens.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bob’s memory to Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods in Byron Center.  The service will be live-streamed and can be viewed by following this link, https://stroofuneralhome.com/ and then clicking on the red "Watch Live" tab. 

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