Jim Smallegan, 79, of Forest Grove, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at his home.
Jimmy Allyn Smallegan was born August 4, 1943, in Hudsonville, to P. Nelson and Elizabeth (Palmbos) Smallegan. Jim graduated from Hudsonville High School and started working full-time farming. He married Patrica Ann Yoak in 1966. They moved onto the family dairy farm on 48th Avenue in 1975, where they raised their three children. Jim’s mission was to have family and friends visit, enjoy, and be welcomed on the farm homestead he loved. Jim and Pat are members of Family Church-Ebenezer Campus. He was preceded in death by sister Carol Engelsman, sister-in-law Arloa Smallegan, and brother-in-law Randy Berens.
Jim is survived by his wife of 56 years, Pat, children: Sherry & Ivan, Krist & Daniel, Jimmy & Rachel; grandchildren and great-grandchild: Quentin & Kristen (Ellie Anne), Zack, Madalyn, Ethan, Victoria, Eva; brother Marty Smallegan and LaVonne Walters, sister Norma Berens, brother-in-law Glenn Engelsman, and many extended family members.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, November 7, 2022, at Family Church-Ebenezer Campus, 5166 East Ottagan, Holland MI 49423. Private interment will be in Forest Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-6 pm, Sunday at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland MI 49464. Memorial contributions may be made to Family Church-Missions Projects or Hospice of Holland.
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