Jackson Russell Day, age 98, of Jenison, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 1, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Leona (DeBoer); brother, Robert C. Day; brothers-in-law, Donald DeBoer, David DeBoer; and daughter-in-law, Pamela Day.  He is survived by his wife, Lois (Rottman); children, Daniel and Lois Day, Thomas and Deborah Day, James and Joanne Day; 9 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by Lois’ four children, Richard and Norma Rottman, Gay and Larry Groggel, Rev. Kent and Elizabeth Rottman, Alan and Kay Rottman; brother-in-law, Larry DeBoer; sisters-in-law, Alice DeBoer, and Jean DeBoer.  Jackson was a naval WWII veteran, served as a teacher and counselor at Grand Rapids Christian High School, welding instructor at Grand Rapids Community College, and later served on the GRCC Board of Trustees as president.  Graveside services for Jackson were held at an earlier date.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, November 23, 10 am at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW with Rev. Kellan Day and  Rev. Kent Rottman officiating.  Interment Greenwood Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family  Friday, November 22, from 4-7 pm at the funeral home and also Saturday  from 9-10 am prior to the service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grand Rapids Christian Schools or Grand Rapids Community College.

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November 22, 2019 11:27am
I remember Jack from our years at G.R. Christian as a man of dignity and wisdom. God’s peace and comfort to you all.

- Lois DeVries

November 20, 2019 11:07am
Dear Lois, We have fond memories of you and Jack, particularly thinking back to those memorable days in Sun City, Az. We extend our sincere condolences. Love, Fred and Joyce

- Fred and Joyce De Jong




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