David Lee Jongekrijg

David Lee Jongekrijg, age 58 of Jenison, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Dave is survived by his wife, Sandy; children Amanda and Brandon Kamps, Tiffanie and Kevin Snip, and Sylene and Alex Wilkening; and grandchildren Kenny, Jordan, Rebecca, Caleb, Elijah, and Elizabeth.

He will forever be remembered by siblings Thea and Lloyd Scholten, Carol and Dale Van Rhee, Mark and Norma Jongekrijg, Bette and Elwyn Schierbeek, Maris and Robert Callejas, Jan and Loren Arendsen, Bruce and Sheryl Jongekrijg, and Deb and Calvin Schierbeek; in-laws Nancy Geelhoed, Beth and Steve Broersma, Vicky and Steve Avink, Rod and Jamie Koster; neighbors Dan and Tracie Bostwick; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents Dennis and Grada Jongekrijg; in-laws Simon and Marian Koster; and brothers-in-law Alan Walters and Mike Geelhoed.

Dave grew up on the family farm in Beaverdam with his parents and eight siblings before relocating to Jenison after marrying his wife, Sandy, in 1986. Dave prided himself in his faith, family, and work. As a longtime member of Hanley CRC in Grandville, he spent time as a deacon, usher, Sunday school and catechism teacher, and Sunday school superintendent. During high school, he attended the Careerline Tech Center and gained his degree in HVAC. He worked many years at Hudsonville Heating and Cooling before moving on to work with his father-in-law at Simon Koster & Sons Excavating for 11 years. The last 15 years he loved working alongside his good friends at Construction Refuse. He enjoyed sharing his work with his daughters as they grew up, having them help set up ductwork or riding along in the big trucks. When the grandkids came along, Dave made sure they also got to ride in the trucks. He attended every sports game, band performance, or any other activity in which his daughters and grandkids participated.

Visitation will be held from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Cook Memorial Chapel (East Building), 4235 Prairie St. SW, Grandville, Michigan 49418. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, February 3, 2025 at Hanley CRC, O-372 Jackson St., Grandville, MI 49418, with visitation from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to service. Pastor Nate Meldrim officiating.

In lieu of flowers and in memory of Dave, contributions may be made to Faith Hospice who helped the family through Dave’s final days. The family welcomes memories and messages at www.cookcaresgrandville.com in their guestbook online.