James H. Stull

James H. Stull, aged 86, of Jenison, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. 

Jim lived a life defined by devotion—to his family, his faith, and of course his beloved Detroit Tigers. No one was a bigger fan, and he loved spending many years attending spring training games with his family. After a dedicated teaching and coaching career, he went on to cheer on his kids and grandkids in all of their sports and activities. He was their number one fan with unwavering support no matter the outcome. Jim loved swinging a golf club, fishing on the big lake with his sons, and would never pass up an opportunity for a good cigar. He loved his family fiercely and showed them how to love unconditionally. His infectious smile, his love of life, and joyful spirit will live on forever.

Jim was a loving husband to his late wife, Gloria, who preceded him in death 20 years ago and has remained the love of his life. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Ruth Stull; brother, Herk Stull; and many sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Surviving are his children, Sharon and Bob Wells, Jim and Cory Stull, John Stull, Sara and Scott Pedersen; his precious grandchildren: Peyton (Jon), Seth (Maureen), Mikaela (Chad), Jared, Lucas, Cailey, Cambrie, Drew, Blake, Grace, Brooke; and great-grandchildren, Sawyer, Charleigh, and Cash. He is also survived by his brother and sisters, Bob Stull, Sandy Ford, Betty (Tom) Williams, and Mary (Doug) Proctor along with many other family members and friends who loved him so much. 

A memorial service will be held Monday, December 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville), 4145 Chicago Dr., with Jim’s dear friend, Rev. Fritz Kruithof, officiating. Private family interment will be held at Grandville Cemetery prior to the service. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, December 21 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Those who wish may make memorial contributions may do so to Sunset Communities Benevolent Fund.

The family offers sincere gratitude to the amazing staff at Waterford Place for providing Jim with a warm community and intentional care over the past several years. They truly treated him like family.