Bernard Brookhouse

Bernard Brookhouse, age 95, of Jenison, was called home to Heaven to join his risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025.

Bernie was born in Fremont, MI, to the late John and Helen Brookhouse. He was a kind and loving husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa who was devoted to his family and his Lord. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force during the Korean War. Blessed with a strong work ethic, he retired from Grand Rapids Gravel after many years of dedicated employment. Over the years, Bernie enjoyed camping and making memories with his family at the cottage. He also took great joy in serving his church council and other various capacities. He will be forever remembered by his legacy of faith and an example of what it means to be a Jesus follower. 

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Debra Lynn Brookhouse; sister, Dorothy (Art) Luchies; and brother, Gerald (Marie) Brookhouse; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Harold and Josephine Meeuwenberg. Bernie will lovingly be remembered by his wife of 72 years, Marian; children, Beth and Paul Wiggers, Mike and Shari Brookhouse, Pat and Ron Kraker, Jim and Carol Brookhouse; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Gerald and Lois Hilbrand, Wayne and Elaine Dragt; and many loving nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Baldwin Street CRC, 2101 Baldwin St., Jenison. Burial will take place at Washington Park Memorial Gardens. Relatives and friends may visit with the family Thursday, April 24 from 5-8 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW and on Friday from 12-12:45 pm at the church prior to the service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Allendale Christian School or Hudsonville Christian School. The family would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff and caregivers of Sunset Manor and hospice for the love and compassionate care given to Bernie.