Matthew (Matt) James Holwerda, age 42, of West Olive, passed away on Friday, July
8th, 2022.
Matt was born on August 22nd, 1979 in Holland, MI to Edwin and Valorie Holwerda.
Matt graduated from Holland Christian High School and then attended GVSU. Matt was
a loving, caring son, brother, uncle, and friend. He loved sports, especially his beloved
Michigan Wolverines football team. Matt would attend all of the Wolverine’s home
games. He even drove all the way to Dallas, TX to watch them play.
Matt is survived by: his parents, Edwin and Valorie Holwerda; sister, Alissa (Mark)
Cochran; nephews, Ethan and Caden Cochran; aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Matt was preceded in death by his grandparents, Tom and Marla Lindsay, and Klaas
and Tena Holwerda.
A memorial gathering will take place on Saturday, July 23rd, 2022 from 1-3 at Lakeshore
Memorial Services, 11939 James St. Holland, MI 49424.
In lieu of flowers, please give donations to OAR (Ottagon Addictions Recovery Inc.).
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at
www.lakeshorememorial.com for the Holwerda family.
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