Jerry Lee Brower, age 82, went to be with his Heavenly Father on July 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and family.
Jerry graduated from Holland Christian High School. He was a man of faith and attended Niekerk CRC his entire life. He served the church as an elder, Sunday school teacher, and cadet leader. He also served as a Gideon for many years. Jerry loved building things and worked at Chris Craft and Slickcraft building boats and then transitioned to building homes and barns for many years. He loved helping others and really enjoyed his time serving on the Royal Park condo board and helping out fellow condo owners on small projects. He loved the outdoors and passed on his passion for hunting to his sons and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Juliet Brower and his twin brother, Larry Brower. Also preceding him in death were his in laws Martin and Betty Brinks, brother in-law Lee Karsten, sister in-law Judy Brinks, nephew Steve Karsten, and an infant sister in-law Marcia Beth Brinks. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Elaine (Brinks), his four sons, Curt (Marcy) Brower, Doug (Bonnie) Brower, Brian (Shelly) Brower, and Craig (Dana) Brower. He was a very proud Grandpa to 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren with another one on the way. He is also survived by his sisters: Carol Karsten, Jan and Bud Bos, Char and Rich Faber; in-laws: Carol Brower, Gary and Sandy Brinks, Gene and Mary Brinks, and many extended family members.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Niekerk Christian Reformed Church, 545 Country Club Road, Holland MI 49423. Visitation will be 2:00-4:00 pm and 6:00-9:00 pm, Wednesday, July 8, at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland MI 49464. A private family graveside and burial will be at Holland East Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Gideons or Faith Hospice.
The family wishes to thank Heritage Nursing staff for the wonderful care they extended to Jerry. They truly became a part of our family.
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