Jay Lugthart Obituary
The world bids farewell to Jay Lugthart (Grand Rapids, Michigan), departing on May 21, 2025 at the age of 98. Jay leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Kryn Lugthart and Helena Lugthart (Wienand); his wife Emily; his brother Harold; his uncle John Wienand; and his in-laws, William Vander Male (Dorothy), Carl Vander Male (Mae), Gilbert Vander Male (Agatha), Helene Vander Male and Beatrice Potter (Benjamin).
He is survived by: his children, Jay (Michelle Lugthart), Ken (Shirley Lugthart), Valerie (Raymond Kleyn) and Joan (Timothy Westrate); and his grandchildren, Grace Rudolph (Martin), Nadia Vlietstra (Nathaniel), Lydia Kersten (Matthew), Andy Lugthart (Alyssa), Carol Lugthart, Mandie Wierenga (Eric), Lisa Roelofs (Bob), Sheila Bazen (Tim), Carissa VanDyke (Jake), Kendra Engelsma (Charlie), Kerri Bazen (Aron), Bryan Kleyn (Maria), Kaarli Kleppe (John), Brent Kleyn (Sharon), Tim Westrate (Grace), Tyler Westrate (Abbie), Kyle Westrate and Sara Westrate (Joshua). He is also survived by 42 great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews.
For those who wish, memorial contributions to Plymouth Christian School Foundation are suggested.
