James A. Tiesenga, age 43, of Grattan Township, Belding, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at his home. He was born in Grand Rapids on October 6, 1964 the son of Andrew and Elaine Boomstra Tiesenga. Jim married Deborah J. Weeks on May 16, 1986 and worked in sales for Applied Handling of Byron Center and was formerly with State Supply Co. of Grand Rapids. He was a member of Gideons International, World Mission, where he served on several mission trips, past board member of Rockford Christian School and was a member of Faith Baptist Church of Greenville. He is survived by his wife, Deborah and their children, Michael, Anna, Sara and Emily; his parents, Andrew and Elaine Tiesenga of Dutton; his brothers and sister, Gary Tiesenga of Palatine, IL, David (Jane) Tiesenga of Grand Rapids, Debra (Roger) Offringa of Caledonia, Steven (Tanya) Tiesenga of Byron Center, Mark (Denise) Tiesenga of Canton; his wife's family: her mother, Judith Weeks of Belding; her brothers, David (Beverly) Weeks and John (Corrina) Weeks all of Belding and Rick (Cathie) Weeks of Olive Branch, Mississippi; many nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. His father-in-law, Lyle Weeks preceded him in death in 2006. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 1 p.m. from Faith Baptist Church, Greenville with Rev. Robert Winter officiating. Burial will be in Ashley Cemetery, Belding. Visitation will be held at the Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to Gideons International or World Mission, 1701 Porter SW, Wyoming, MI 49509. Messages of condolence may be sent via hurstfuneralhome.com.
Yvonne Woudstra (Joelson)
James A. Tiesenga, age 43, of Grattan Township, Belding, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at his home. He was born in Grand Rapids on October 6, 1964 the son of Andrew and Elaine Boomstra Tiesenga. Jim married Deborah J. Weeks on May 16, 1986 and worked in sales for Applied Handling of Byron Center and was formerly with State Supply Co. of Grand Rapids. He was a member of Gideons International, World Mission, where he served on several mission trips, past board member of Rockford Christian School and was a member of Faith Baptist Church of Greenville. He is survived by his wife, Deborah and their children, Michael, Anna, Sara and Emily; his parents, Andrew and Elaine Tiesenga of Dutton; his brothers and sister, Gary Tiesenga of Palatine, IL, David (Jane) Tiesenga of Grand Rapids, Debra (Roger) Offringa of Caledonia, Steven (Tanya) Tiesenga of Byron Center, Mark (Denise) Tiesenga of Canton; his wife's family: her mother, Judith Weeks of Belding; her brothers, David (Beverly) Weeks and John (Corrina) Weeks all of Belding and Rick (Cathie) Weeks of Olive Branch, Mississippi; many nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. His father-in-law, Lyle Weeks preceded him in death in 2006. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 1 p.m. from Faith Baptist Church, Greenville with Rev. Robert Winter officiating. Burial will be in Ashley Cemetery, Belding. Visitation will be held at the Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to Gideons International or World Mission, 1701 Porter SW, Wyoming, MI 49509. Messages of condolence may be sent via hurstfuneralhome.com.