John Veenendall Jr.

John Veenendall Jr., age 95, was preceded in death by his spouse, Jean Ellen Veenendall (Huistra). He is survived by his daughters Ellen (Hank) Dozier, Lori (Jack) DeYoung, Jonell (Rick) VanderWall; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

John was a proud World War II Navy veteran. He was longtime member of the Kent County Honor Guard, participating in approximately 1,000 funerals honoring fallen veterans.

John had many other interests and hobbies including clock and watch repair, woodworking, gardening (he loved sharing the produce he grew), and also making beer and wine. He loved to tinker and was known to modify or repair almost anything. He recently enjoyed playing euchre and cribbage with his friends at Aurora Pond Senior Living.

John was a longtime employee of C&O Railroad and worked as a volunteer firefighter in his younger years.

John was a member of The Church of the Open Door in Wyoming and enjoyed the community he found there. He will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved him. His daughters would like to thank the staff at Metro Health Hospital emergency room and the fifth floor, and Faith Hospice for their compassionate care to John in his last days.

Visitation with friends and relatives will be held from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Monday, May 17, 2021 at Cook Memorial Chapel, 4235 Prairie St. SW, Grandville, MI 49418. Immediately following at 1 p.m. will be a memorial service to celebrate his life.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Kent County Honor Guard or Faith Hospice. Interment will be at Fort Custer National Cemetery. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcaresgrandville.com.