Jay Ver Meer

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Jay Ver Meer, age 72, of Hudsonville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Jay was a loving husband, father, and boppa who dearly loved his family. He was blessed with a fun-loving personality, had a contagious laugh and would put a smile on the face of everyone who knew him. Jay began his career as a paramedic for Bud’s Ambulance and also worked for Life EMS. He retired from Kent County Sheriff Department Communications after 20 years and also served the Wyoming and Walker Police Department. He served his Lord with his time and talents in many ways at Cottonwood Church where he was especially involved with the high school singing group, Gratitude. A party waiting to happen, Jay was an avid sports fan and motor enthusiast. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Helene Ver Meer and his parents-in-law, Bud and Betty Kapteyn. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 37 years, Edie; children, Toni and Ian Verhey, Brant and Caitlin Ver Meer; grandson, Connor Verhey; his siblings, Jeannie Ver Meer, Jana and Obie VanDyk; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Sharon and Dan Elzinga, Randy and Kathy Kapteyn, Jeff and Laura Kapteyn; several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. A celebration of Jay’s life will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2021 7 pm at Cottonwood Church, 1101 Cypress Dr., Jenison, with Rev. Matthew Palsrok officiating. The service will be available via livestream at www.cottonwoodcrc.com/live. Burial Winchester Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Thursday from 5-7 pm prior to the service at church. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Hudsonville Christian School or Unity Christian School.