Wayne Alan Brower, age 72, passed away at home on Monday, August 3, 2026.
Wayne was an incredible husband, father, friend, and one of the kindest souls. He poured his entire heart into his family, and anyone who knew him saw that in the way he lived every single day. His smile would light up the room, and his life was a beautiful example of unconditional love, selflessness, and faithfulness. The legacy he left behind will be seen in generations to come.
He was a active outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing in particular. He was a gentle man with a sly sense of humor. To know him was to love him.
We couldn’t be more thankful that God chose him to be in our lives. The pain of losing him is indescribable, but we find peace knowing he is no longer hurting. We know he was welcomed into Heaven with open arms by Jesus, and by other family members, as well as so many loved ones who went before him.
He was preceded in death by parents, Gillis and Ida Brower; and his sister, Sandy Martin.
He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Brower; children, Steve and Jennifer Hamlin, Morgan and Gary Hamrick, Brette and Tyler Thomas, Jordan and Ashley Brower; grandchildren, Destin Hamrick, Colin Hamlin, Aiden Hamlin, Avy Hamrick, Conner Hocking, Sevastian Brower, Rhys Brower, Riley Thomas, Uriah Hamrick, Evelyn Hamrick, Penelope Hamrick, Peyton Hamrick, Briliey Hamrick, Candrah Hamrick, Corbin Hamrick, Hayleigh Hamrick; siblings, Diane and Bob Velthouse, Dave and Rhonda Brower, Kathy and Jim McFarland, Karen and Mark VanSlooten; brothers-in-law, Louis and Mary DeRosia, Mike Cornell; and many extended family members.
Visitation with the family is 5:00-8:00 pm on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St. Zeeland, MI 49464.
Memorial services are at 11:00 am on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Ridge Point Community Church, 340 104th Ave. Holland, MI 49423. Please use Entrance F on the lower level.
Memorial contributions in Wayne’s honor may be given to Corewell Hospice at www.corewellhealth.org/care-and-specialties/continuing-care/hospice-care or by mail to 750 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
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