James R. Van Oeveren

James Roy Van Oeveren, age 68, of Grandville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 17, 2018. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, David Stelma. Jim will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 49 years, Karen; children, Wendy and Brad Brink, Ryan and Tami Van Oeveren, Erin Stelma; grandchildren, Alisha, Cory, Hannah, Zack, Claire, Cole, Hailey, Andrew, Nicholas, and Blake; siblings and in-laws, Thomas and Salee Van Oeveren, Daniel and Mary Van Oeveren, Julie and Kenneth Ploeg; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ginny and David Vidro; nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends . Jim proudly served in the US Air Force. He was a hard-working family man who meant something special to each one of his grandchildren. Jim enjoyed fishing and sports, but most of all his family. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 21, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Harbor Life Church, 3085 Wallace Ave. SW, Grandville.  Interment Grandville Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday from 5-8 p.m. at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. and Monday from 12:00-12:45 p.m. at  the church prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Wounded Warrior Project or Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods.  

Leave Your Tribute Message

May 22, 2018 11:13am
I worked with Jim at CMP for only a few years. I'm very sorry for your loss, i pray for your family for healing hearts. ellie taylor

- Ellie Taylor

May 21, 2018 11:57am
To the VanOeveren Family, Thinking of you all and sending my heartfelt condolences. Praying for your comfort and peace. RIP Whammer, you will be missed.

- Beau Shupe

May 21, 2018 5:24am
so sorry for your loss, just know jim is in a better place . always remember the good times . Willy and Cheyne Findlay; Aunt Wilhelmina Bahuyzen, Diane, Rick and Sandy Tim and Betty

- canadian bakuyzen clan

May 20, 2018 6:38pm
Dear Karen, I am so sorry, for you and your family. My heart is so sad for you. Your old friend, Susie Schreur

- Susie Young-Schreur

May 18, 2018 3:21pm
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with your entire family. Remember the smiles, cherish the moments, and find comfort in memories. Most fondly, Kathy and Conrad

- Conrad and Kathy Harenda

May 18, 2018 12:01pm
Our family passes along our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Van Oeveren family.

- The Letsinger Family




Designer’s Choice Grand Vase Arrangement

$100 + $15 Delivery Fee

Thinking of You Basket

$40 + $15 Delivery Fee

Stargazer Garden

$78 + $15 Delivery Fee

Stargazer Easel Spray

$150 + $15 Delivery Fee

Sincere Sympathy Garden

$55 + $15 Delivery Fee

Seasonal Potted Plant (mum, poinsettia, cyclamen, etc.)

$30 + $15 Delivery Fee

Remembrance Easel Spray

$175 + $15 Delivery Fee

Natures Glory

$55 + $15 Delivery Fee

Loving Embrace

$60 + $15 Delivery Fee

Gerbera Greetings

$50 + $15 Delivery Fee

Colorful Memories Wreath

$315 + $15 Delivery Fee

Classic Sympathy

$65 + $15 Delivery Fee

Blooming Duo

$60 + $15 Delivery Fee

Bells of Beauty

$130 + $15 Delivery Fee

Beautiful Memories

$175 + $15 Delivery Fee

Beautiful Blessings Wreath

$240 + $15 Delivery Fee

Floral arrangements provided by Love Knots Floral.