Walter L. Jazdzyk's Obituary
Walter L. Jazdzyk, age 82, passed away Monday evening, January 9, 2017. Walt was born Walter Leo Jazdzyk in Muskegon, MI, to Catherine “Halek” Jazdzyk and Chester Adam Jazdzyk on May 30, 1934. He was a brother to Helen “Jazdzyk” Vanderlaan (deceased) of Muskegon and Chester Joseph Jazdzyk of Chicago. The Jazdzyk family lived on Dowd Street within a Polish Community named “Billy Goat Hill”. Walt attended Henry Street and Muskegon High Schools. The U.S. Army drafted Walt and he served his country for two years. He returned to Muskegon where he met Sandra “Sally” Sandberg. They were married at and were parishioners of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Walt was naturally talented, so he decided to pursue a career as an artist. Walt and Sally moved to Milwaukee where Walt attended Layton Art Institute. After graduation, they returned to Michigan where he began work as an artist at Meijer’s corporate headquarters in Grand Rapids. Walt and Sally settled in the Grand Rapids area and started a family; Timothy “Tim” Jazdzyk is their only child, and remains in Grand Rapids. They were also foster parents to nine children. Walt and Sally enjoyed repairing and managing investment properties in Muskegon and Grand Rapids areas. They spent their summers at their cottage near Pere Marquette Park in Muskegon and worked at their farm “J’s” in Fruitport. Walt docked his boat at Harbour Towne and enjoyed boating and fishing in his retirement. Walt’s positive attitude, sense of humor, and hard work ethic were recognized and admired by family and friends. “Wszystko w porzadku” (all is fine) were some of Walt’s final words. SERVICES for Walt will be held 11:00 AM Friday, January 13, 2017 at The Sytsema Chapel, 737 Apple Ave., (231) 726-5210. VISITATION with the family will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com
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