He was preceded in death by his parents Jake and Nellie DeYoung and his sister, Janice Prins. He is survived by loving wife of 34 years, Barb; their son, Josh (Sarah) DeYoung; grandchildren Sadie, Landon, and Hazel; sister, Joyce (Jim) Montgomery; sister-in-law, Helen Osgood; and many cherished family members and friends.
Jerry loved to hunt and fish, especially with his son, Josh. He delighted in sharing fish and summer sausage with others. Barb and Jerry loved the Upper Peninsula and spending time at their cabin in Cadillac. Jerry enjoyed being an “Opa” and spending time with his three grandchildren. One of Jerry’s favorite memories was teaching Sadie how to husk corn. Landon and Jerry had a special bond and Opa was his favorite.
A heartfelt thanks from Barb and Josh, for all the love and support throughout Jerry’s final journey. It takes a village and you have been our village. Thank you.
A celebration of life service for Jerry will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2026 at First Reformed Church of Grandville, 3060 Wilson Ave. SW, Grandville, MI. A time to visit with family and friends will be held from 5 p.m. until service time.
The family welcomes memories and messages at www.cookgrandville.com in their online guestbook. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to an education fund for Jerry’s grandchildren - payable to Joshua DeYoung or a memorial contribution to Habitat Kent.
