James Spaans

James Spaans, age 79, of Hudsonville went to Glory to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 26, 2016.  He was preceded in death by his son, Ken Spaans; sister, Nellie Bouma; brothers Herman Spaans, Rev. John Spaans, Henry Spaans, Albert Spaans, Marvin Spaans, and Adrian Spaans.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 34 years, Catherine; daughters, Sheryl and John VanRoekel, Marcia Simo; daughter-in-law, Lori Spaans; step-children, Christopher and Wanda Widner, Eric and Stacy Widner, Theresa Widner; 15 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren;  brothers, Cornelius and Pauline Spaans, Dick and Madelyn Spaans, Leonard and Elizabeth Spaans, Andy and Doris Spaans, Ben and Betty Spaans; many sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.   Funeral services will be held on Tuesday 11:00 am at Heritage Reformed Church, 540 Crescent St. NE, Grand Rapids, with Dr. Joel R. Beeke officiating.  Interment Georgetown Township Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW and one hour prior to the funeral.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary or Plymouth Christian Schools.