James L. "Jim" Miller's Obituary
James L. Miller, age 55, of Spring Lake passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at home. He was born March 3, 1966, in Grand Haven, MI to Donald and Janice (Vanderlinde) Miller, and married Dana Lynn Likkel on October 11, 1997.
Jim will be remembered for his easy-going nature, his sense of humor, playfulness, fierce loyalty, and most of all deep abiding faith. He loved spending time with his family, enjoyed adventures taking road trips, hiking, camping, and spending time on the water. Jim was a swimmer at Spring Lake High School, and at Calvin College. Jim worked for the State of Michigan as a child protective services worker for twenty-five years and served as a foster care licenser for a number of years.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Dana Miller; three daughters: Madison, Lydia and Emma; his sister, Dianna (Carl) Hordyk; brother, David (Karen) Miller; mother and father-in-law, Lynn (Allen) Likkel; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Janice Miller on June 20, 2015, and his father, Donald Miller on December 2, 2018.
The funeral service for James will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 29, 2021, at Ferrysburg Community Church with Pastor Nate Visker officiating. Visitation for Jim will be Sunday, November 28, from 3 – 6 p.m. at Ferrysburg Community Church, and one hour prior to the funeral on Monday at church. The family requests those attending the visitation or funeral service please wear a mask. Interment will take place at Spring Lake Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Jim to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network are appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to The Spring Lake Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 213 E. Savidge St., Spring Lake, MI 49456. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at wwww.systemafh.com.
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