Ray Statema

Ray Statema, age 74, of Jenison, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. He  will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 48 years, Alma; sisters, Thelma Boer, Lori Brandes; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Cal and Fran Dyk, Leta and Laryn Zoerhof; and several nieces and nephews.  According to their wishes, no visitation or services will be held. If you want to honor Ray, go for a walk in nature and say a prayer, ride a tractor, paint a room, enjoy a dry joke, or teach a child to love and respect God’s creation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given, in Ray’s honor, to the Ray and Alma Statema Park Stewardship Fund (Allendale Community Foundation, PO Box 365, Allendale, MI 49401) or Allendale Christian School.