Douglas Leatherman

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Douglas Leatherman, age 76, of Jenison passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Doug proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. After his return home, he started working at the family-owned business, Leatherman Hardware. He soon met the love of his life, Pam, and was married in May of 1971. The family grew by three children and moved to Jenison. It was no coincidence moving closer to the Snyders where they raised their families together, spending time at the Lake Michigan cottage, playing cards, watching Michigan football and Red Wings games! Doug loved going to work and was proud of the 62 years the hardware store was in business. He loved serving the countless customers of Wyoming every day. No matter where we were, he would always run into a customer and would spend a moment with them. Doug also cherished his time as Papa to his wonderful grandchildren as he is a big kid himself! Doug was preceded in death by his daughter, Jenni Gesiakowski; parents, Bob and Maxine Leatherman; brother, David Leatherman; and his best friend, Bill Snyder. Doug will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years Pam; children, Rob (Kristy) Leatherman, Mary Shields; grandchildren, Chase and Tanner Gesiakowski, Olivia and Lucas Leatherman; siblings, Diane (Allen) Swensen, Denise (Pat) Palma, Dawn (Ron) Chapman, Dan (Kelly) Leatherman; many nieces and nephews; and special family friends, Marlene Snyder, Pam and Ryan, Steve and Kari, and Laura and Bill. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 2700 Baldwin St. with Fr. Phong Pham officiating. Burial will take place at Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday, December 15 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to West Michigan Hospice.