George Hiemstra

October 18, 1930 ~
April 10, 2023

George Hiemstra, age 92, of Hudsonville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 10, 2023. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Shelley and Randy VanDyke, Bruce and Loris Hiemstra, Brian and Ruth Hiemstra, Sharon Hiemstra and Eric Craymer; grandchildren, Bob and Jen VanDyke, Nick VanDyke, David, Rebecca (deceased), and Dan Hiemstra, Rachel and Josh Vandegrift, Joshua Hiemstra and Meredeth Fennema, and Liz Hiemstra; great-grandchildren, Easton, Bennett, and Oliver Vandegrift. George was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Maxine, and his brother, Charles Hiemstra. George grew up in North Haledon, New Jersey. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Calvin University and then worked at Travelers Insurance in Grand Rapids for more than 30 years. George and Maxine loved to travel, they especially enjoyed visiting historic lighthouses. They were dedicated Calvin College basketball fans and George was an avid golfer. He and Maxine also found joy in volunteering their time wherever they were needed. A funeral service will be held at 11am on Monday, April 17, 2023, at Ridgewood Christian Reformed Church, 1571 Baldwin St. Jenison. Burial will take place at Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may greet the family from 10-11am at the church prior to the start of the funeral service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Calvin University Annual Fund.

Visitation
Monday, April 17
10:00am - 10:45am

Ridgewood Christian Reformed Church
1571 Baldwin St.
Jenison, MI 49428
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Funeral Service
Monday, April 17
11:00am

Ridgewood Christian Reformed Church
1571 Baldwin St.
Jenison, MI 49428
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April 13, 2023 7:22am
Your family has my deepest sympathy as you mourn the loss of your dad/grandfather, George. He and Maxine were special people that I was blessed to know during my time at Ridgewood. May the Lord grant you His comfort and peace as you mourn the loss of this wonderful man.

- Nancy Boote




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