Calvin Huizinga

Calvin Huizinga, age 84, of Jenison, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Jolene, and great granddaughter, Kirsten.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years, Jo Huizinga; children, Pat Smith, Randy and Julie Huizinga, Barb and Bob Waalkes; 9 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; brothers and sister, Alvin Huizinga, Bob and Linda Huizinga, Jim and Barb Huizinga, Judy and Bud DeKorne; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Harold DeGroot, Dave and Linda Hoek. Calvin was a Korean War veteran and served in the US Navy.  Private graveside services will be held at  Georgetown Township Cemetery.  A memorial service will be held on Friday 2 pm at 12th Avenue Christian Reformed Church, 7581 12th Ave., Jenison, with Rev. James Evenhouse officiating.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday from 5-8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW.  In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to The  Potter’s House Christian School.