Harold Jay Geers

Harold Jay Geers, age 93, of Jenison, formerly of Kent City, an ambassador of Jesus Christ, went to his heavenly home on Friday, December 8, 2017. Harold proudly served his country in the US Army during World War II, fighting as an infantryman. He worked for many years as the postmaster in Kent City, he served many times as an elder at Grant Christian Reformed Church, and he was a long time volunteer with the Gideons.  Harold was preceded in death by his daughter, Sharon Thatcher; son-in-law, Robert Bajema; one grandchild; two great grandchildren. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 70 years, Elaine; children, Calvin and Winona Geers, Carol Bajema, Steve Thatcher, Phyllis and Dirk Bakhuyzen, Brian and Amy Geers; 16 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; sister, Lois and Aldert Klompein. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Ridgewood Christian Reformed Church, 1571 Baldwin St., Jenison. Interment Hillside Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Tuesday from  5-8 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4145 Chicago Dr. SW, Grandville.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Bethany Christian Services.