Howard DeJong

Howard Erwin DeJong, age 86, of Hudsonville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 4, 2020. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Dolores DeJong, Cindy Wiltjer; brother, Ted DeJong; sister-in-law, Dolores (Dick) Suwyn; and brother-in-law, Donald (Alice) Verduin. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 61 years, Norma DeJong; children, William & Carol DeJong, Randall & Joy DeJong, Ross & Sonja DeJong, and Laura & Michael Brinks; grandchildren, Melissa & Andy, Stephanie & Jordan, Alexis, Hailey & Joel, Tess, Ridge, Easton, Jessica, Jacob, Jordyn, Jae’l, Aliyah, Jade, and Jaxen; great-grandchildren, Adaline, and Eloise; siblings, Kathy Brouwer, Elaine Duimstra, Evelyn Musch, Gwen DeJong, Phyllis (Jon) Huisman, Warren (Susan) DeJong, Marvin (Sally) DeJong, Paul (Mary) Wiltjer; and many nieces and nephews. A private family funeral service will be held at Trinity Christian Reformed Church, with Rev. Stan Sturing officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday, July 8, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Trinity Christian Reformed Church, 60 Port Sheldon SW, Grandville. Masks are strongly encouraged. Howard loved teaching at Jenison Christian School for 35 years. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy on the USS Shangri-La. The burial will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jenison Christian School or Unity Christian High School.