John Haaksma

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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.