John M. Holthouse
June 20, 1926 – April 18, 2022
A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, April 22, 2022, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, April 23, 2022, beginning at 11:00 AM with Reverend Jonathan Lam officiating. Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Obituary
Went home to be with the Lord on April 18, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Kalamazoo, June 20, 1926, the only child of Harm & Jennie (Meyer) Holthouse. He was a 1945 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School and served his Country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was an active member of Fourth Reformed Church, Haven Reformed Church and Kalamazoo Covenant Church. John was employed by Ideal Floor Covering and was later self-employed as a floor covering installer. He was an avid sports fan who also enjoyed fishing, hunting and trapping. On July 1, 1949, he married Grace Wielinga, who proceeded him in passing. John is survived by three children and their spouses, Mariann (Jonathan) Lam, Robert (Ruth Ann) Holthouse and Jeanne (Ronald) Ehlers; eight grandchildren, Daniel (Missy) Lam, Steven (Angela) Lam, Christopher (Lindsay) Lam, David (Taryn) Holthouse, Michael Holthouse, Nathan Holthouse, Geoffrey (Janis) Ehlers and Erin Ehlers; sixteen great-grandchildren; three nieces, Diann Fisher, Jan (Bob) Voss and Joyce (Tim) Carpenter.
I praise the Lord for our brother John and am so thankful for Jesus who has brought him unto his reward! I am also especially thankful for the son John raised, my dear brother Bob who loves Jesus and is making him known to college students all over the place! I am praying for the Holthouse family this week!! May the Lord love on you as you grieve with a great hope in Christ! PS LOVE LOVE LOVE the picture of John in his WWII Army uniform!!!!!
John had such a powerful impact in my life. John was one of our faithful members at Kalamazoo Covenant Church and in particular our Men’s Bible Study. He had so many words of wisdom to share with us and set the bar high for us to follow as followers of Christ. One quote that many of us in the class to this day is “Life is full of choices – choose wisely!”. It was such a privilege to have conversations with him about his early life, his wife Grace, his family and his days serving his country. His love for his family and country was evident. I will miss John and our talks and sharing our love for Jesus. I know John heard those words we all want to hear “Well done thy faithful servant!” Peace and comfort to all of John’s family at this time.
We are so sorry for your loss. John was a great man!
We will miss him.I loved sitting next to him and John showing me how to play Domino’s. He was a great friend to all.
Our deepest sympathies to all of you! Even though your father suffers no more pain, we’re sure you miss him terribly. May you find comfort and joy in knowing he is celebrating his Eternal Life in Heaven. God Bless and Comfort All of You, Bob and Diane Lewis