Jacob Veenstra Jr. Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Jacob Veenstra Jr. (Ellsworth, Michigan), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 1, 2025 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jacob Veenstra Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jacob Veenstra and Engberdena Veenstra (VanderHeide); and his great grandchild Kenzi. He is survived by: his wife Jan (Anderson); his children, Julie DeKorne (Dan) of Kent City, MI, Jon Veenstra (Dawn) of Meridian, ID and Jennifer Pewinski (George) of Johannesburg, MI.; his grandchildren, Dan (Molly), Josh (Monica), Elizabeth, Josiah (Elly), Jeremiah (Megan), Caleb (Baylie), Jesse, Maggie, Jacob, Evelyn, Hannah and Rachael; his sisters, Flora Wynsma and Jennie VandeKieft; his sisters-in-law, Arlene Veenstra and Patsy Veenstra; and his caregivers, Tina, Rob, Chaplain Wallace and Mary.
Visitation was held on Friday, March 7th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Saturday, March 8th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service was held on Saturday, March 8th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Eastport Baptist Church (5910 M-88, Eastport, MI 49627).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Eastport Baptist Church Mission Fund or the Banks Township Fire Department.
