Harold James Overzet

Harold was born on December 27, 1931, in Muskegon, Michigan. He served in the Air Force from 1951 to 1955, including two years on Guam. Harold married the love of his life, Marilyn, in 1955. He lived a life defined by his faith and love for his family. As a dedicated church member, he was an elder and a deacon, and he sang in the choir. He and his wife, Marilyn, served as missionaries in Papua New Guinea with Wycliffe Bible Translators for two years.

Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn (Zwier) Overzet. He will be lovingly missed and remembered by his three children Nancy (Scott) Coston of New Creek, West Virginia, Dan (Monica) Overzet of Lakewood, Colorado, and Karen (Bob) Playford of Gowen, Michigan; eight grandchildren Jennifer and Rachel Coston, Peter (Lauren) and Benjamin (Amy) Overzet, and Kyle (Christi), Alex, Seth, and Curtis Playford; two great-grandchildren London Playford and April Overzet; siblings Marian (Leo) DeGram and Eunice (Helmets, deceased) Mednis, Ralph (Nancy) Overzet, and Mina (Will, deceased) Gutierrez; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Cook Funeral Home (West Building), 4235 Prairie St. SW, Grandville, MI 49418. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2026, at Ridgewood Christian Reformed Church, 1571 Baldwin St., Jenison, MI 49428, with visitation from 10-11 a.m. prior to service.

The family welcomes memories and messages at www.cookcaresgrandville.com in their guestbook online.