Karl Boersma's Obituary
Karl Boersma, age 50 passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. He was born in Grand Haven to John Kenneth and Charlotte Lee (DePree) Boersma, and married Carri Peterson August 29, 2003.
Karl attended Covenant Life Church in Grand Haven and graduated from Cooley Law School and worked as an assistant prosecuting attorney. He loved boating, motorcycles, cars, and listening to music. Karl volunteered for the Fraternal Order of Police and the Ottawa County Legal Self-Help Center. Most of all he loved spending time with his family.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Carri Boersma; son, Kendall Boersma; step-daughter, Madison (Brett) Carter; step-son, Reed Testy; three grandchildren: Quinn Carter, Crew Carter and Miles Testy; his mother, Charlotte Boersma; three sisters: Lori (Tom) Rader, Lisa (Mark) Verstraete, and Julie (Kevin) Dagen; two brothers, Philip Boersma and Bruce (Heather) Boersma; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, John Kenneth Boersma on October 30, 2019.
A memorial service for Karl will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at Covenant Life Church in Grand Haven with Elder Todd Durnil and Rev. Bob DeVries officiating. Friends may meet the family 5-7 p.m. Monday, February 3, at The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417. Memorial contributions may be given to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline (www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org) are appreciated. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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