Frederic J. LaMaire

Frederic John LaMaire, age 78, of Hudsonville went to be with his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, January 7, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Fred leaves behind his beloved wife of 57 years, Barbara, sweethearts forever until we meet again; his children, Richard and Dawn LaMaire, Todd and Diane LaMaire, Matthew and Jill LaMaire; beloved grandchildren, Kirk LaMaire and fiancee Morgan Hawkes, Kaleigh and Ben Vegter, Seth and Corinne LaMaire, Adam LaMaire, Trey and Katelyn LaMaire, Maddison and Matthew Rice, Brady LaMaire; great grandsons, Tanner and Levi; brothers and sisters, Neal LaMaire, Mary King, Helen Cowell, Marge Austin; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Sharon Zimmerman, Tom and Teresa Zimmerman, Larry and Sharon Zimmerman; special nephews and niece, Marc Zimmerman, Chad Zimmerman, Kurt and Laurie Haynes; many nieces and nephews; special friend, Ed Hillyer. He was preceded in death by a dear brother-in-law, Richard Zimmerman; his parents, Cornelius and Margaret LaMaire; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Helen Zimmerman and Harold Zimmerman; special aunt, Ellie Haynes. Fred proudly served four years in the United States Marine Corp. He was a Grand Rapids Police Officer for 15 years. Upon his retirement, Fred went to work for the Police Officers Labor Council. He loved his fellow officers and fought hard for their rights. He was an honest, honorable, loving man and anyone who knew him loved him. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Friday, January 11, 2019, at Rosewood Reformed Church, 2795 Rosewood Street, Jenison, with Pastor Matthew LaMaire officiating and the eulogy given by Richard LaMaire. Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday, January 10, from 6-9 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville), 4145 Chicago Drive SW and Friday from 10-10:45 a.m. at the church prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Thin Blue Line of Michigan.