Jerry VanVoorst

Message from Mike Hoogerhyde

I'm so sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories of hanging out Jerry. A few memories that come to mind. One memory is the week before Jerry got married and I had the week off of work, Jerry called me everyday need help, and I gladly helped Jerry and his wife out. We both had so much driving in my old Ford pick everyday, going to Grand Haven and back to his place. It was an honor to stand with Jerry and his wife in the wedding when Jerry asked me to. Another memory I have is when Jerry worked at the Embassy bar, he would hook my dad up with extra food. When Jerry would get off of work at the Embassy we would hang out at his place, drink beer, and play ten-thousand dice for hours. The last memory I'll share was driving Marshall Dys's van for Jerry bachelor party with a bunch of us bar hoping. We also used to hangout at Rex Derlins place as well. We went our separate ways years later and didn't really stay in touch all that much. I moved away and start a new life for myself, but would think about Jerry from time to time. I'm absolutely devastated that I found Jerry has passed. I know that heaven exists and that when my time comes Jerry will be there on the other side and say, "Where you been Mike and how are you...lets go play ten-thousand dice."

A candle was lit by Jaden on September 11, 2017 9:45 AM

A candle was lit by Cheri Welch on September 8, 2017 1:09 PM

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I had the greatest time working with Jerry at Old Hamlin. Jerry was such a special guy always willing to lend a hand wherever needed and helped others to learn all aspects of the foodservice industry. I will miss Jerry's smile the most when I walk in the door to the restaurant. Rest well Jerry.I send Much love and prayers to family and friends.

A candle was lit by MOM on September 7, 2017 7:13 AM

Message from Mom

Son you will be in my thoughts, but you will be in my heart forever and never forgotten. I love you so much and miss you. My heart in breaking. Rest in Peace Son till we meet again.

A candle was lit by Steve and Lauri Kamphuis on September 6, 2017 6:19 PM

Message from Jonathan zeerip

He was a nice guy went to school with him.
RIP jerry

Message from Mike bod

Really great guy and will be missed by many sending prays for his loved ones . Wolf pack mike

A candle was lit by Mike vos on September 6, 2017 11:41 AM

A candle was lit by Deb McBurnett on September 6, 2017 8:17 AM

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Prayers go out to Jerry's Family. Peggy and Rick you have have my deepest sympathies in this Loss. I wish I could take the pain away, but that is all part of life. Must feel the pain, to grieve the loss, to celebrate his life. Always in my thoughts, he will be missed. R.I.P. JERRY

A candle was lit by Deb McBurnett on September 6, 2017 8:12 AM