Jay Bode

Jay Bode, age 98, of Wyoming, will be spending Easter in Heaven with his Lord.  He passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020.  Jay was a World War II veteran and served in the Army.  He was a home builder for many years and in retirement, he volunteered with World Renew.  Jay was a man of strong faith and served his church as both a deacon and an elder.  He was a longtime member of Lee Street Christian Reformed Church.  Jay was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Lucille Bode.  He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Leah and Sid Vander Ploeg, Sherry Bode, Rich and Bonnie Bode, Greg and Linda Bode, Randy and Lorraine Bode, Mary and Reed VanderSlik; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; sister, Pearl Koetje; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Helen Bode, Gert Bogard, Shirley Van Assen, Ethel and Bud Sikkema, Joyce and Ed Van Houten.  Due to the current health concerns regarding COVID-19, a private family graveside will be held at Richland Township Cemetery.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.