Kraig Lee Haveman, age 30, of Jenison, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 and is now resting safely in the arms of Jesus. He was preceded in death, in 2016, by his father, Kenneth Haveman, whom he missed dearly. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Isla; his sisters and their families, Sara and Joseph Coates (Matthew, Luke), Lora and Brent Hendriksen (Jacob, Carter); grandparents, Gerald and Sadie Haveman; and several loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Kraig was a loving and caring son, uncle, and friend. He was blessed with a servant’s heart, which he inherited from his father, and was always there to help others. Kraig gave of his time and talents at Georgetown Christian Reformed Church as a Cadet leader and was most recently employed at Gill Industries. A celebration of Kraig’s life will be held on Monday, August 14, at 2 p.m. at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW with Rev. Jack Dik officiating. Interment will be held at Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday, August 13, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Unity Christian High School Football Fund.
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August 27, 2017 12:44pm
Goodbye, sweetheart. Maybe I should just say "so long" or "see you later." Either way, God only knows how much I'll miss you. Truth is, I miss you already...
Who's going to laugh at my lame jokes, or listen attentively to my never-ending rants? Lol. That's what made you so special, Kraig. You always made everyone else feel so special, whether it was laughing appreciatively at their jokes, turning a sympathetic ear to someone who just really needed to unload, or just merely giving one of your kind smiles. You had such a way, Kraig, of making sure that everyone you came into contact with felt cared about...
I'm just sorry that you never found the happiness that you truly deserved, because all you ever did was make the rest of us feel happy. Especially me. You made smile, and laugh. You made me feel happy all over again. Thank you, Kraig, for helping me find my way out of the darkness...
Now it's your turn. Your father's waiting for you. Find him. Go to him. Go to him, and be happy...
And if you ever manage to look in on the rest of us, you send me a little bit of that laughter, okay? You will always make me smile...
I'll never forget you. I'll carry you in my heart forever...
- Anne P.
August 18, 2017 4:08am
We are so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in family and friends (Proverbs 17:17). For additonal strength, may you find it in God who cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). Please accept our deepest condolences.
- The Cole Family
August 13, 2017 4:16pm
Kraig I wish I could have at least one last talk and laugh with YOU. My heart is hurting for you my friend ,I'll never forget how great of person you were. I hope my son grows to be a great loving man like you . Miss you always ,I'll never ever forget you KRAIGY ❤. R.I.H WITH YOU'RE DADDY. UNTIL I SEE YOU AGAIN .
- CARRIE DELOOF
August 13, 2017 2:43pm
Will miss you Kraig It was a pleasure working with such a fine young man for the last few years.
- Donald Deloof
August 12, 2017 9:19pm
So sorry for your loss.Our prayers are with you and your family
- Chuck and Mary Telgenhof
August 12, 2017 7:38pm
Isla, Sara, Lora and family--
Our hearts are aching and heavy for you as you navigate this inexplicable time. May the arms of Jesus wrap you tenderly in supernatural comfort over the next days, months and years. We are praying that you find peace knowing that Kraig is safe with his dad and his savior. We love you and are praying for you continually.
-Adam and Erika Lynds
- Adam and Erika
August 12, 2017 12:03pm
Isla and family.,
so sorry of the news of Kraig's passing, couldn't even believe what I heard..My prayers are with you in this most difficult time of your life
Bonnie
- Bonnie Kalman
August 11, 2017 7:30pm
Kraig was such a Special Christian Servant of God and we've been blessed by his willingness to be there to help whenever he saw a need. Our son John appreciated Kraigs conversations in the back of church.
He had that welcoming smile every time we saw him.
Praying for you all.
- Bill and Ardene and John
August 11, 2017 5:44pm
Prayers
Glad I got meet your brother
Hugs
- Jill and Mark
August 11, 2017 4:07pm
Hey neighbor ♡
so sorry to hear about your brother , glad to have met him twice.
my prayers are with you and your family
- Jill and Mark