Percy Hiemstra, age 79, of Jenison, after 5 years apart from his beloved wife, Donna,  joined her in Heaven on Friday, August 11, 2017. Their life together demonstrated their love for God, strong dedication to family, and serving others. Percy proudly served his country in the US Army. He will be truly missed by his children, Randy (Barb) Hiemstra, Sheryl (Randy) Dreyer, David (Julie) Hiemstra, Karen (Mark) Piotrowski; grandchildren, Katelynd (Zach) Pulver, Aaron (Shannon) Haggerty, Cody Dreyer and Samantha Dreyer, Jordan (Jessica) Hiemstra, Nathan Hiemstra, Justin (Natalie) Hiemstra, Devin Hiemstra, and Juline Hiemstra, Shirley Piotrowski and Jackson Piotrowski; 3 great grandchildren, brother, Rev. Harold (Judy) Hiemstra; brother-in-law, Kenneth (Beverly) Den Boer; cousins; close cousin, Pearl Diers; many nieces and nephews; dear friends, Deb and Tony Peak. Percy was also preceded in death by his parents, Wiebe and Jeanette Hiemstra; sister, Margaret Wibbels; brother-in-law, Gerald Wibbels. The family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers of Sunset,  Railside Assisted Living and Faith Hospice. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Friday, August 18, 2017 at Ridgewood Christian Reformed Church, 1571 Baldwin Street, Jenison, with Rev Harold Hiemstra officiating. Interment Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday  from 6-8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW, as well as one hour prior to service at the church on Friday. Those who wish, may make memorial contributions to Faith Hospice.

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August 14, 2017 7:16pm
We are so sorry to learn of Percy's passing. May the Lord fill your hearts with comfort and peace as you thank Him for Percy's life and his influence on yours. Percy was my mom's (Julia Van Otterloo/Bouma) cousin and I remember Percy and Donna's visits to Hancock. May special memories bring you blessing! Sending love & sympathy from Hancock.

- Gary and Lois Strei

August 13, 2017 1:10pm
I will miss Percy as everyone will that has had the privilege of getting to know him at railside. Percy had a wonderful smile i will miss seeing him smile everyday.

- Pamela Kitchen




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