James Kenneth "Jim" Greydanus' Obituary
******* The Funeral Service for James has been postponed. Please watch the website for updates***********
James Kenneth “Jim” Greydanus, age 70, of Grand Haven passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. He was born November 25, 1951, to Neil S. and Bernice P. (Spyksma) Greydanus. He met the love of his life Suzanne “Kristine” Vanden Berg at Calvin College, and they were married May 28, 1974, at Calvin Chapel.
Jim did his undergraduate at Calvin College where he also played basketball. He then went on to attain two Master’s Degree’s from Aquinas and Seidman School of Business Administration. While working on his masters, Jim opened a halfway house for former prisoners and also, developed a rehabilitation and job training program for disabled persons with Meijer and Steelcase. Jim worked for Sisters of Mercy thru 1989, then Muskegon Community Mental Health in 1989, when the family moved to Grand Haven. He then went to work for Genzink Steel in the early 1990’s where he worked his way up to vice-president. Jim then worked for himself as a business consultant and expert witness in forensic finance. He retired early due to a jet ski accident, where upon he immersed himself in his favorite and best job as “Papa”. His favorite pastime was studying Hebrew and engaging in apologetics for his profound faith in Jesus Christ. He was a member of First Reformed Church in Grand Haven.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Suzanne Greydanus; three daughters: Jami (Jonathan) Dunbar, Bethany (John) Den Boer and Iangte (Lian) Sung; son, James “Jimmy” (Stephanie) Greydanus; ten grandchildren: Henry, Charlotte, Suzi, Lucas, Andrew, Christine, Amos, Gloria, Blessing, Annabelle, (and the one on the way) James; sister, Elaine (Wayne) Bush; brother, Stuart (Mary) Greydanus; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral service for Jim is pending. The family is being served by The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417. Memorials to Global Recording Network are appreciated. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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