Photo courtesy of VanderLaan Funeral Home - Hudsonville
Jenison, Michigan
May 21, 1922 – May 17, 2014 (Age 91)
Howard Poortenga, age 91, of Jenison, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 17, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth, married 68 years; his three children, Donna and Jerry Elenbaas of Newaygo, Mary and Larry Nienhuis of Holland, Harv and Mary Poortenga of Jenison. He was...
Read MoreJerry & Donna and Family, we are praying for all of you and taking comfort in the knowledge that your dad and grandpa is safe in the arms of Jesus. Lifting you up, Doug & Arlene
May 20, 2014
Poortenga Family.
I am sorry for your loss, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
I always enjoyed talking with Howard when I worked in Jamestown. He would always share with me the Jamestown and Gitchel History, knowing that my family was originally from that area.
Sincerely
Mary Jo Schaendorf Wycoff
May 20, 2014
