Benjamin Eisma

June 25, 1935 ~
May 18, 2021

Benjamin John Eisma, age 85, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, and is now in the arms of Jesus. “And He said, well done, thou good and faithful servant!” Matthew 25:21. Ben was preceded in death by his precious wife of 57 years, Esther. He will be deeply missed by his children, Kim (Bob) Workman, Dan (Deb) Eisma, Ruth (Daryl) Dykhouse, Denise (Paul) Hoekwater, and Doug (Linda) Eisma; as well as 27 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Ben was committed to his country and proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was a lifelong member of Hope Christian Reformed Church. His sincere faith in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, gentle kind spirit, cheerful smile, generosity, and devoted love for his wife and family are truly how his family and friends will remember him. Ben's family expresses a sincere and heartfelt thank you to the staff at Rose Garden and Emmanuel Hospice for the loving care they provided to him. The family will have a private ceremony to celebrate Ben's life and legacy. They welcome memories and messages at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. In honor of Ben, and in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sunset Legacy Foundation or Emmanuel Hospice.

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August 15, 2021

Your family has my sincerest sympathy on the passing of Ben, named after our father Benjamin Eerdmans. He is my half brother, whom I never met, but I'm sure we'll meet in heaven on my passing. There's much family history; if anyone wants to know more, please contact me.

- Barbara Kay Eerdmans Batson

May 21, 2021

Our Christian sympathy to your entire family. We praise and thank the Lord for His goodness in having Ben & Esther as our special cousins and dear friends. Our memories together and with our families are priceless! We loved hearing Ben’s hearty laugh! We. could go on & on. What a beautiful heritage to be blessed with a Godly Dad and Mom, G & G and G G & G! To God be the Glory!

- Ed &. Rufth Slenk

May 20, 2021

Oh how all of you will miss your precious dad. What fun we had as kids with our family and yours having wonderful adventures together. I will remember most your dad's incredible laugh. All of you made him so happy and he loved life so much. He and your mom raised five kids to love Jesus and to love life. Now your mom & dad are together again, praising Jesus before His throne. I pray that your memories will be sweet and your mom & dad's loving legacy will live on in your precious families!! Love & prayers, Chris & Pat deVries

- Pat deVries

May 20, 2021

To my dear friend and co-worker Kim (Workman). We cried together with the passing of your mom and now again with the passing of your dad. Hugs. Thank you for carrying on his wonderful spirit and faith in our world. Our love and prayers are with you and your family. Renee and Richard

- Renee Kuiper

May 20, 2021

Dearest Eisma families - Oh what a blessed day to hear our Savior say "Well done!" Praying as you grieve and rejoicing for the man of God your father/grandfather is that he now lives with his LORD - Steve and Elaine Bossenbroek and family

- Elaine Bossenbroek

May 20, 2021

My prayers are with you. God gave you a wonderful gift - Christian parents. I first met Ben at Grandville Hi football games - my girlfriend had a "crush" on him. In later years we became "relatives" thru the Sjoerdsma Cousins parties. (My husband was a cousin) May God hold you "tight". action19

- Ila Kunnen

May 20, 2021

Your family has my sincere sympathy. Ben and I and 2 other cousins were the same age. A few times we got together to celebrate. The last time I saw Ben was at our last reunion He sure gave us all his wonderful smile. You will miss him and my prayer for you is that the Lord will be with you in your lose and give you His peace. Bert

- Alberta Hoekwater

May 20, 2021

Your family has my sincere sympathies. Ben is my age with 2 other cousins. There was years we got together to celebrate. We have lost 3 cousins this last while. I will not forget Bens smile even at the last reunion he didn’t understand everything but he sure had his wonderful smile. The Lord be with you all and may he be present in that vacant place. Love Bert

- Alberta Hoekwater