He was born to John Henry and Fannie (Van't Hul) Westhuis Sr., on May 3, 1940 in Inwood, Iowa. At the age of 25, he moved his family to Hudsonville, MI for a job opportunity at Keeler Brass. He married Norma in 1982 and moved to Holland. John was a member of Central Park Reformed Church. He loved traveling, camping, snowmobiling, motorcycles and working on cars. He was also a volunteer at Evergreen Commons for many years.
John was preceded in death by his parents John and Fannie Westhuis; Siblings Robert Westhuis and Daryl Westhuis; and grandson Spencer Westhuis.
John is survived by his wife of 40 years, Norma Westhius; son, Rodney (Jill) Westhuis ( Quincy (Dan) Ranville); daughter, Lorraine (Les) McElwee (Abriel (Chad) Lieffers and Alexa (Trevor) Zoloe); Norma's children, Judy Hokse (Sara and Stacey), Greg (Sheri) Thomassen (Megan, Emily and Kelly),Tammy Kruse (Ryan, Thad, Cameron and Grant), Robert Thomassen (Maggie Jo and Claire), and Sherryl Blanton (Matthew, Joshua and Nathaniel); and many great-grandchildren. He is also survived by siblings Marcella Jacobson, Marvin (Joyce) Westhuis, Eugene (Karen) Westhuis, Diane (Bruce) Veltema, Cheryl (Jack) Myaard, and Dwayne (Jackie) Westhuis.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Lakeshore Memorial Services - 11939 James St., Holland MI 49424. An hour of visitation will take place one hour prior, at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to Rest Haven of Holland 948 Washington Ave., Holland MI 49423.
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