Jack W. Bouman, 80, of Holland, Michigan, passed away on December 21, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 31, 1942, in Holland, Michigan, to Alvin and Hazel (Brower) Bouman. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Paul Bouman; and his sister, Judy Versendaal.
Jack is survived by his four children: Scott (Joannie) Bouman, Sheri Stroh, Christi Maki, and Jennifer (Steven) Maynard. He also leaves behind his eight grandchildren: Michelle Bronson, Joe Maki (Samantha Jo Gager), Jenna Maki, Jessica Maki (Evan Schriner), Shelby Stroh (Greyson Nordeste), Alison (Andrew) VanDeWalker, Sydney Stroh, Jackson Heglar, and one great-grandson, Colton Bronson. Additional loving family members are sister-in-law, Lynn Bouman; Laura Canan, and her daughters, Dani and Lainey; as well as his nieces and nephews.
Jack had a very successful real estate career. In 1973 he started selling real estate at Woodland Realty, and in 1979 became the Sales Manager. In 1981, he and four partners purchased Woodland Realty and under his leadership, they were consistently one of the top-producing real estate companies in Western Michigan. In 2006, Woodland was sold to the Schmidt Family of Companies and became Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt. For over ten years, Jack continued to lead the company.
Jack’s passion for real estate and giving back to his community was rewarded by many accolades and awards. He was the #1 Salesperson multiple times, Realtor of the Year, Small Business Person of the Year, the 1997 Sam Walton Business Leader Award, the 2002 WMLAR Lifetime Achievement Award, and the 2017 REALTOR Emeritus Award from the National Association of Realtors. He was also proud to have received the ATHENA award in 1996 (first time a male received this award). Additionally, he was involved in developing several communities in the Holland/Zeeland area, such as Tiffany Shores, Tiffany Ridge, and Greystone Estates. He was very proud of his accomplishments but always gave credit to those who surrounded him, and enjoyed watching others succeed.
Over the years, Jack served on community boards and volunteered his time and resources to several non-profits: United Way, Boys & Girls Club, Center for Women in Transition (now known as Resilience), Outdoor Discovery Center, and Ottawa/Allegan Wildlife Association to name a few. Jack was also a longtime member of Christ Memorial Church.
Jack loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed good food, boating, playing golf, and vacationing in warm climates, most often with his family.
A celebration of Jack’s life will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at Christ Memorial Church in the Sanctuary (Please use entrance C), 595 Graafschap Rd., Holland MI 49423. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 PM, on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th Street, Holland, MI 49423. Private burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be given to the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area or Hospice of Holland. www.langelandsterenberg.com
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