Douglas Miedema

Douglas Edward Miedema, age 66, of Wyoming, joined his Heavenly Father on Monday, December 30, 2024, surrounded by family. Doug was born and raised in Wyoming, graduated from Calvin Christian High School, and spent his career working in the Fire Protection trade for different companies, including Brigade Fire Protection and the Local 669 Union. 

Faith, family and friendship are the three best words to describe Doug. He had a zest for life that is hard to describe in just words, but something you would instantly get within the first minutes of meeting him. He was an avid fisherman, having visited Alaska, and known best for showing no mercy behind the wheel of his speed boat for anyone who dared tube the lake under his watch. Doug always made it a point to introduce his better half as his “beautiful wife” whom he was lucky to have. Joy encompassed his heart as a proud papa to three granddaughters and two brand new twin grandsons. 
 

Doug’s friends will remember him for his love to host get-togethers at White Fish Lake, his willingness to help others in need and always being up to chat over a cold beer at Happy Hour. And of course, his eagerness to always give you his unfiltered opinion. 

Doug’s family will remember him for his fly by the seat of his pants attitude, big heart, timeless fashion sense and always knowing a better way to do something, whether it was insisting on taking the back roads somewhere, or getting a better deal on anything – a car, a boat, a trailer, you name it – and of course, his genuine inability to remember a password, use Bluetooth or operate any technology. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Janice; and brother, Daniel Miedema. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 38 years, Tammy; his children, Samantha (Mike) Samuels and Justin (Stephanie) Miedema; granddaughters, Presley, Isla, and Stevie; grandsons, Corbin and Eli; father, Donald Miedema; and siblings, Scott Miedema and Debra Rottschafer.
 

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 8, at 11 a.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW with Pastor Joe Robbe officiating. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, January 7, from 4-7 p.m. and Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to The American Cancer Society.