He is survived by his wife of 55 years Jan; his children and grandchildren: Chris and Peggy Talsma (Trevor, and Kaitlyn), Eric and Amy Talsma (Spencer, Elliot, and Evan); his siblings: Carol Bouman, Mary and Doug Windemuller, Barb and Ralph Byma, Sandy and Jim Vande Waa, and Todd and Carol Beth Talsma; his sisters-in-law: Linda Prince, Marla Faye and Dale Nienhuis and many nieces and nephews.
Jack served his country in the United States Marine Corps Reserves from 1969-1975. He had a career in sales then transitioned to driving trucks and retired from Holland Special Delivery. Jack loved to drive; he also enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and traveling but he especially loved spending time with his grandkids and going to their concerts and games.
Visitation will be 5-8 pm Friday, June 14, 2024, at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 South State Street, Zeeland. A memorial service will be held at 10 am Saturday, June 15, 2024, also at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Holland or please donate a unit of blood in Jack’s memory. www.yntemafh.com
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