James Jaarsma Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Jaarsma of Boyne City, Michigan, who passed away on September 5, 2023 at the age of 81. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Jaarsma to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his son James Andrew "Andy" Jaarsma; his brother Terry Jaarsma (Sandy); and his brother-in-law Jerry Spear. He is survived by: his wife Kay; his children, Mary Kay, Mike Houseman, Tara and Mark Masters; his grandchildren, Kay Zeldenrust (Dan), Chad Houseman (Alex), Ryan Houseman, Tyler Houseman (Sydney) and Brayden Houseman (Jillian); his great grandchildren, Milo James Houseman, Andrea and Zane Zeldenrust; his stepgrandchildren, Tyler Masters, Courtney Masters, Kassidy Huizar (Billy) and Logan Masters; his sisters, Carol DeHaan (Marv) and Diane Spear; and his sister-in-law Joyce Kulhawik. He is also survived by 8 step-great-grandchildren.

Memorial donations to Helen Devos Children's Foundation are appreciated.