Jeffrey Roger Zylstra

Jeff will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Janice, and son Jonathan. Jeff is survived by his parents, Roger and Angela Zylstra, who created the foundation of such a caring and loving man; his sisters, Mary and Dave Bristol, and Anne and Jeff Bidelman.

Jeff was passionate about his running career at Grandville High School and Western Michigan University, where he still holds school records. Jeff loved music, reading about the Civil War, and creating hobbies with his son. Their love of historical trains, model railroad sets, restoring cars, and spending time fishing were shared with family and friends. Jeff’s most recent career was as CFO for the Dominican Center at Marywood in Grand Rapids. He loved this career opportunity, which brought him a chance to share his leadership skills with focus on teamwork and fun, but mostly on faith.

A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 31 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3937 Wilson Ave., SW, Grandville. The family will receive relatives and friends from 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, and 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday, March 30, at the Cook Funeral Home (West building), 4235 Prairie St., SW, Grandville.

Memorial contributions in memory of Jeff may be made to the Dominican Center at Marywood, St. Pius X Building Fund, or Faith Hospice.

The family welcomes memories and messages in their online guest book at www.cookcares.com.