John Heuvelman, age 97, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
John was born on August 24, 1928, in Hudsonville, MI to Henry and Hermina Heuvelman, arriving into this world at just 2 lbs. John proved to be a fighter from the very beginning.
In his early years, John worked on his family farm until enlisting in the army in 1951, where he became a corporal. Upon returning to the States, he married Joyce Schreur and they later had their only child, Vicky in 1956.
While working at Howard Miller Clock Co., he met his second wife of 54 years, Grethyll, who passed away in July 2024.
He was passionate about God, farming, John Deer tractors, and loved to travel. John had a smile that would light up a room and a laugh that will be remembered in the hearts of his loved ones.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Grethyll Heuvelman; brother-in-law, Al Eding; and son-in-law, Tom Tapley.
He is survived by his daughter, Vicky Brouwer (Larry Vera), Cheryl Tapley, Sandi (Jerry) Ray; grandchildren, Derick (Gemini) Brouwer, Stephanie (Jacob) de Boer, Beau (Charity) Vera, Donald (Lori) Tapley, Melissa DeJonge, Laura Norman, Tammie and Jacob Jacobs, Corey (Katrina) Volkers; numerous great-grandchildren; sister, Gerzella (Floyd) Kerkstra; sister, Mary Eding; and his extended family.
Private family services are being planned.
Burial to take place in Restlawn Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in John’s honor may be given to Orchards of Douglas, Corewell Health Hospice at www.corewellhealth.org/foundation.
Comments