Jackson Miles

October 15, 2014 - December 11, 2021

Jackson Miles, age 7, of West Olive passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, at HDVCH. He was born October 15, 2014, in Grand Rapids to Jeffrey and Amanda (King) Miles. Even though his life on earth was short, Jackson left an amazing impression on all those around him. Jackson enjoyed food crafts, wood crafts, fishing, riding the quad, playing games, scrolling, dancing, watching Paw Patrol, Curious George, and Daniel Tiger to name a few and playing with friends, as Jackson befriended everyone. He was also a member of the Cub Scouts. He is survived by his parents, Jeffrey and Amanda; sister, Madilyn; grandparents: Elizabeth King, David and Cathey Miles; aunts and uncles: Monica (Josh) Tejchma, Nicole (Jacob Rubin) King, Bill King, Traci (Kurt) Trierweiler; many great aunts and uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandpa, William King. The family is forever grateful to the staff of Helen DeVos PICU who loved Jackson and became a second family to them. Funeral services for Jackson will be held 11:00 AM Friday, December 17, 2021, at First Presbyterian Church in Grand Haven. Following the service there will be an ice cream social at church. Visitation will be 4-7 PM Thursday, December 16, 2021, at The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417. Interment will take place in Olive Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Jackson may be given to CHERISH, a heart research organization at HDVCH. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.