John Robert Bylsma Obituary
We bid farewell to John Robert Bylsma of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 15, 2024 at the age of 87. John Robert touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Robert Bylsma to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Gerrit Bylsma and Jennie Roelofs Bylsma. He is survived by: his sister Betty; his children, Amy Engebretson (Dan) and David Bylsma (Monica Port) of Ashland, OR; his grandchildren, Ariel Engebretson, Ben Engebretson (Mandy Davis), Sam Engebretson, Noah Bylsma and Micah Bylsma; his great grandchild Davis Engebretson; and also Jennie.
Visitation was held on Saturday, December 21st 2024 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Miller Funeral Home Downtown Chapel (507 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104).
If you wish to give a gift in memory of John, please consider donating to the John and Paula Bylsma History Department Endowment by writing a check to Augustana University with the endowment listed in the memo line, to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sioux Falls, or to the Seed Sowers Fund at First Presbyterian Church.
