Larry Bruursema

February 5, 1934 ~
November 22, 2025

Larry Bruursema, age 91, of Jenison, met his Lord and Savior face to face on Saturday, November 22, 2025. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Sue and Mark Bognar, Beth and Pete Bloemendaal, Sara and Dan Westhuis, James and Kim Bruursema; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and one on the way; sisters, Bonnie and Norman Vredeveld, Sherry and Marv DeWent, and Arlene and Will Kloosterman; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Nancy Smits, Sandra and Ken Brown, Henry and Lois DeVries; and several loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Greta; infant grandson, Quentin Westhuis; and his ten siblings. Larry dedicated 37 years to GMAC as an accounting manager and later served his community as the supervisor and trustee of Georgetown Township and worked for many years on the board for the Ottawa County Road Commission. He was a faithful member of Baldwin Street Christian Reformed Church for more than 60 years. Above all, Larry loved and cherished the time he spent with his family and lived his life as a devoted follower of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 26, at Baldwin Street Christian Reformed Church, 2101 Baldwin St., Jenison with Rev. Ron Baker officiating. Burial will take place at Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, November 25, from 6-8 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW and on Wednesday from 10-10:45 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Jenison Christian School. 

 

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Visitation
Tuesday, November 25
6:00pm - 8:00pm

MKD - Grandville
4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418
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Phone: (616) 534-8656

Visitation
Wednesday, November 26
10:00am - 10:45am

Baldwin St. Christian Reformed Church
2101 Baldwin St.
Jenison, MI 49428
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Funeral Service
Wednesday, November 26
11:00am

Baldwin St. Christian Reformed Church
2101 Baldwin St.
Jenison, MI 49428
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Leave Your Tribute Message

November 24, 2025 5:40pm
A great uncle and strong Christian. Condolences to his family

- Dave Aussicker, Ph.D.

November 23, 2025 11:59pm
I remember Larry—Mr. Bruursema, as I referred to him back then—as a good neighbor while I lived in Jenison. Those childhood memories of our families and the friendships between us children have stayed with me. My prayers and sympathy are with his children during this time of loss and sadness.

- John VanDerWiele

November 23, 2025 8:17pm
I first met Larry when I began teaching at Jenison Christian. A friendship ensued which deepened through the following years as our paths crossed repeatedly. Larry was a great leader and was exceptionally good at seeing the big picture. A strong man of faith and Godly character. My deepest sympathy to his family.

- Andy De Vries




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