James DeYoung

1962 - 2019

James DeYoung obituary, 1962-2019, Hudsonville, MI

James DeYoung

1962 - 2019

BORN

1962

DIED

2019

James DeYoung Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 14 to May 16, 2019.
De Young, James Hudsonville James Allen De Young, age 56, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, at his home in Wayland, Michigan. He was born May 31, 1962, in Hudsonville to Anna Jean (Pat) De Young and Robert Jennings De Young, and preceded in death by his parents and sister, Pamela. Jim will forever be remembered as a loving, funny, caring friend, brother, uncle, dad, grandpa & great grandpa. Jim was the youngest of eight and survived by his six siblings, Jacquelyn Sue VanKoevering, Robert Kent De Young, Patricia (Dave) Glerum, Marcia Jo De Young-Kerschner, Terri Lee De Young, Bennett John De Young; many nieces, nephews and cousins; his daughters, Jessica Ann De Young and Jamie Rose (Larry) Maurer, his grandchildren Dezert Rose, Izaac Michael, LJ, Ethan Alexander, Jozeph Daniel, Rose Marie, Ashtyn James, Ezekiel Roy Peter, Mozes James Henry; his great granddaughter, Paisley Rose (Dezert). Family and friends are invited to services at Forest Grove Cemetery on Gordon St. Hudsonville, MI 49426 on Monday, May 20, at 5:00 P.M. with a celebration of Jim's life to follow at Spring Grove Park, 1800 Greenly Street, Grandville, MI 49418 from 5 to 9 P.M.

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May 9, 2025

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May 8, 2024

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March 13, 2021

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Julia Kelly

May 9, 2025

Well Jim, we now have a Great Grandson and you'd be so impressed. Time is fleeting...

Theresa Hardy

May 8, 2024

I went to school with Jim & Bennet, and they were also my neighbors. Jim was a great guy and I can remember so many good times that we had when we were all young. Blessing to his family. Theresa Hardy

Theresa Hardy

March 13, 2021

I'm so sorry for hearing of the loss of Jimmy. I met Jimmy back in grade school and hung out with him & Bennett. We got back in touch on Social Media years later. You will be missed Jimmy. Heaven has a new angel.

Sandi Vegter

May 31, 2020

Sad, sad Day.
My neighbor. Friend.
A year after, i hear the sad news.
Rest in Peace.
I will always have fond memories of you as my childhood neighbor annnd the butt whoopin I got after we snuck out in my parents station wagon in our young age.

Valerie Mockerman-Scott

May 17, 2019

Met you when I was 13 Christmas Eve I've known you for 42 years. I will miss you brother I will miss your great heart your sense of humor that laugh great memories with you and your shenanigans. I will be thinking and praying with whole heart for your brothers and sisters nieces and nephews and your girls. (Dwight thank you for all you have done I know it comes natural for you) love to you and your family

grandpa

Rose Meinke

May 17, 2019

Sue Feathet

May 16, 2019

Sorry for your loss Jamie and Jessie. Dads are the best and no girl should be without no matter our age. Love your cousin Susie Feather and family

Sue Braun

May 15, 2019

In loving memory of a pretty cool Dude. You were loved and you will be missed. Celebrating the time we shared. I will cherish these memories forever.

Loving Light Dishgarden

Jerry Myaard

Sent Flowers

Julia Kelly

May 15, 2019

Forever in my heart and soul
Julie

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