Garett “Getts” T. Jansma, age 92, of Jenison, went to be with his Lord on Friday, March 30, 2018. Getts was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ellamae (Korhorn) Jansma and his five siblings. He is survived by his children, Judy and Dave Maring, Tom and Rainelle Jansma, Karen and Steve Gerrits, Kim and Bill Hoekstra; his grandchildren, Brian and Alyssa Maring, Andrea and Scott Balahoski, TJ Jansma, Holly Jansma, Kaity and Colin Cooper, Tyce and Amanda Gerrits, and Bre and Ryan McElheny; nine great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Marianne Korhorn; and many nieces and nephews. Garett was a man of strong faith, a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandpa “Poppie”. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Hudsonville Protestant Reformed Church, 5101 Beech Tree, Hudsonville, with Rev. Garrett Eriks officiating. Interment Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday from 5-8 p.m. at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW and also on Tuesday from 10-10:45 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Adams Christian School or Faith Hospice. .
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April 04, 2018 5:21am
Thinking for and praying for all of you during these difficult days. Sorry I couldn't get to the service because of dr appointments. Have many good memories of both your parents and will miss seeing him around Sunset.
- Mary Kaiser
April 03, 2018 8:46am
Our prayers are with you and may God comfort you at this time of sorrow. Uncle Getts was such a wonderful man. He was so fun and such a sweet. loving, kind uncle. May your memories of him bring you joy and comfort at this time, knowing he is in heaven and we will see him soon. May God comfort and guide you each day.
Love and Blessings,
- Andy and Ginny Belew
- Virginia and Andrew Belew
April 02, 2018 3:07pm
Cousins,
So sorry for the loss of your father. We are so glad we got to know him and the rest of the Jansma and Van Andel families. We take solace in knowing that he is in Heaven with his family now.and that we will meet again in glory. May the Lord comfort and sustain you in your sorrow. So sorry we will not be able to make the trip to MI to attend the funeral. Blessings on you. Love, Trisha, Dottie, Matt and Willow
- Trisha Jansma and Dottie Jansma-Williams
April 01, 2018 1:17pm
Cousins,
Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your families as you pass your Dad over to God’s loving arms. May God be with you supporting, comforting and bringing fond memories to ease your loss.
With love,
Jim and Gail Christie
- Jim and Gail Christie
March 31, 2018 6:54pm
Dave, Judy, Brian, Andrea and family's. Our thoughts and prayers for all. May your wonderful memories comfort you at this most difficult time. Love from
Duane Irene Brechting and family
- Duane & Irene Brechting