John Haaksma

February 3, 1939 ~ November 27, 2022

John Kenneth Haaksma, age 83, of Byron Center, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 27, 2022. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Robert, and daughter, Lisa Shackleton. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Mary Ann Haaksma; children, Loraine and Tony Borzi, Jon and Brenda Haaksma, Kristine Haaksma, Amy and Justin Francisco; grandchildren, Danielle and David Teunis, Mikayla Borzi, Andrew Borzi, Abigail and Mitch Brummel, Anna Haaksma, Jacob Haaksma, Tyler Haaksma, Cody Walsh and Jeannie Gaston-Weinrich, LJ Francisco, Gracie Francisco; sisters and brothers, Helen and Jim Leep, Reynold Haaksma, Gerrit Haaksma, Itwin and Mary Haaksma, Andy Haaksma, Ted and Lena Haaksma, Freda Haaksma, Ben and Sue Haaksma, Betty and Jerry Ferman; sisters-in-law, Alice Haaksma, Jan Botting, Rose Haaksma; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at First Byron Christian Reformed Church, 8541 Byron Center Ave. SW with Pastor Richard Hartwell officiating. The burial will take place at Winchester Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Saturday from 10 to 10:45 am prior to the service at church. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to GEMS or Cadet programs at First Byron Christian Reformed Church.

Visitation: Saturday, December 3 | 10:00am - 10:45am

Visitation
Saturday, December 3
10:00am - 10:45am

First Byron Christian Reformed Church
8541 Byron Center Ave
Byron Center, MI 49315

Funeral Service: Saturday, December 3 | 11:00am

Funeral Service
Saturday, December 3
11:00am

First Byron Christian Reformed Church
8541 Byron Center Ave
Byron Center, MI 49315

Leave Your Tribute Message

December 03, 2022

Dear Family Haaksma, my condolances with the loss of John, my american cousin. I still have nice memories of him, when I visited the family long time ago. Wishing all relatives and friends the best and comfort for the coming times.

- Frank Roffel, Enkhuizen, the Netherlands

December 01, 2022

We are sorry we can't be with you all. You are in our hearts and we send our love.

- Itwin and Mary Haaksma

November 30, 2022

We are so sorry for your loss. Although my interactions with John were brief, he was a gentle man and had a positive light about him. Kris, you shared many lovely thoughts of your Dad over the years I have known you- one of which was his love of gardening. I am overjoyed to have two of his Rose of Sharon offsprings, as they are so beautiful. Praying for God’s peace and strength in all of you. Isaiah 41:10

- Holly and Greg Samuels

November 30, 2022

John and Mary welcomed us to the neighborhood when we moved across the street in 2011. They were always great neighbors. I will miss my talks with John about sports and the stock market. You would always find John being the first one out to shovel his drive. He was an avid gardener, giving away his tomatoes and peppers. He will be deeply missed. Prayers to Mary and all the family. God Bless Sean and Paula Farrow

- Sean & Paula Farrow

November 30, 2022

So sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort and peace in the days and months ahead.

- Phyllis Van Donselaar