Jerry Bloomquist Sr. passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, November 18, 2018. Jerry was born on November 6, 1940, in Grand Haven, Michigan. At the age of 17 he joined the United States Navy and proudly served his country for 20 years, retiring in 1976. Later he was employed by Donnelly and retired again. He will be lovingly remembered for his very generous spirit, his humor and his unending love for his family.
Jerry was preceded in death by his son Jerry Bloomquist Jr., his grandson Eric Peter Price, brother Robert Bloomquist, brother-in-law Roy Kimber, brother-in-law Joseph Takus and recently his mother Betty Glockzin of Holland. He will be deeply missed by his loving and dedicated wife of 30 years Karen Bloomquist, children Audrey Armstrong of Florida, Angela (Matthew) Putnam of Reed City, Jennifer (Eric) Price of Dorr, daughter-in-law Monica Bloomquist of Illinois, 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and his mother-in-law Elaine Takus of Grand Rapids. Also surviving are his sister Darlene Kimber of Fennville, sister-in-law Jill Bloomquist of Holland, sister Paula (Mike) Gaskill of Grand Haven, brother Terry (Lynda) Bloomquist of Arizonia, sister-in-law Judy (Ken) Aten of Ohio, sister-in-law Kim (Kary) VanDerWood of Grandville and several nieces, nephews and extended family.
A service to honor Jerry’s life with military honors will be 12 noon, Wednesday, November 28, 2018, in the chapel at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, 994 Paw Paw Dr., Holland, Michigan 49423. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service. At Jerry’s request cremation has already taken place. Please visit www.lakeshorememorial.com to leave a message or memory for the Bloomquist family.
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