Jeffrey-VanHattum-Obituary

Jeffrey VanHattum

Kentwood, Michigan

Mar 9, 1959 – Jun 12, 2025 (Age 66)

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BORN
March 9, 1959
DIED
June 12, 2025
AGE
66
LOCATION
Kentwood, Michigan

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Jeffrey Kent VanHattum, 66, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on June 12, 2025, at his beloved family cottage on Big Whitefish Lake in Pierson, Michigan, following a lengthy battle with Parkinson's/Multiple System Atrophy. Born to Tom and Bobbi VanHattum in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, on...

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Mary, I am so sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. I Just found out about this last week. He was such a great guy and a great colleague. I enjoyed the time working with him and considered him a friend. My condolences to you and your children and the rest of your family.

Mary and family-- we are so very sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you-- Chris and Laurie (Stewart)

Dear Mary, Andrew and Alexa, We were so sad to hear of Jeff's passing. Jeff has always been much more than a cousin to me; he has been my lifelong friend. Most of my memories of growing up on Big Whitefish Lake include Jeff. Although we went to different high schools, we had friends in each other's circles. We shared so many activities together over the years including tennis, snow skiing, and wind surfing. Jeff taught me how to wakeboard and using his methods, I was able to pass along...

So sorry to read of Jeff´s passing. He was a great attorney. I appreciated his help as we closed the firm of Robert D. VanderLaan. Rest in peace, Jeff.

Oh, Mary, my heart goes out to you and your children. I will be praying for all of you in the days ahead. May Jeff rest in peace.

Jeff was a rock to me when I was in desperate need of guidance. He was always there when I needed him. Heaven has a great man and lawyer sitting at God´s table. Rest in peace my friend!

I worked in the courthouse where I would see Jeff on a weekly basis. He was such a nice and kind guy. I always enjoyed talking to him. I am so sorry to hear of his passing.

I only met Jeff back in 2021 at the Whitewater Tennis Camp. Jeff, along with Chris Miller were there for me in a way I will never forget. I'd say he was what we call a mensch.