Gerry MacDonald

Gerry MacDonald, age 57, of Jenison, went home to be with God on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Gerry was a loving husband and dad who was blessed with a great sense of humor, and persevered navigating the challenges of MS. He led a career in hotel management for many years across the eastern United States. Gerry loved to spend time with family and friends camping and enjoying conversations. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Lorraine MacDonald; brothers, Ken MacDonald and Larry MacDonald; and mother-in-law, Annie Postmus. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 33 years, Anita (Postmus) MacDonald; children, John MacDonald, Alyssa MacDonald; father-in-law, John Postmus (Grace VanderWerff); brothers, Randy “Mac” and Cecilia MacDonald, Rick and Michelle MacDonald, Tony and Terri MacDonald; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Helen MacDonald, Tim and Amy Postmus; and several loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Sunday, October 10, from 2-4 p.m. at Cottonwood Church, 1101 Cypress Dr., Jenison. A service to celebrate Gerry’s life will be held following the visitation at 4 p.m. at the church, with Pastor Matthew Palsrok officiating. After the service, guests are invited to join the family for a light supper at the MKD Reception and Event Center, 4145 Chicago Dr. SW, Grandville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.