Family owned and operated for over 85 years.
Jay Gordon Schaaf, aged 88 of Kentwood, went to be with his Lord on Monday, January 23, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Anna Schaaf, and sister, Kathryn Pitt. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 66 years, Maxine “Micki” (Westra); their children, Susan (Mo) Shamali, Sandra (Bob) Bennett, Dave Lauritzen, Sally (Ken) Colter, Sherri (Ralph) Bowden; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Jay worked for Steelcase for 40 years, retiring in 1991. Memorial services for Jay will be held this Friday at 11:30 am at the Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Chapel (Kentwood), 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, with Pastor Dan Wright officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends at the funeral chapel from 10 am until the time of the service. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to Mel Trotter Ministries.
Leave Your Tribute Message
January 28, 2017 6:46am
Micki - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will always remember my time with a great guy, patrolling for Kentwood
- Doris (Dori) Johnson
January 26, 2017 8:34am
Sherri - My most sincere sympathies for you and your beautiful family. Connie Mack, NALS of Kalamazoo
- Connie Mack
January 26, 2017 6:07am
Our sympathy Micki from not only us, but the rest of the King's Messengers Quartet as well.
- Glenn & Lila Kuyers
January 25, 2017 4:13am
Sherri - I am so sorry for your loss. Sending lots of hugs and saying lots of prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.
- Annette Jeltema
January 24, 2017 4:39pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this sad time.
Bernie and Phyllis Schuitema
Faith Reformed Church
- Bernie and Phyllis Schuitema
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