James Lawrence Strikwerda Obituary
The memory of James Lawrence Strikwerda of Holland, Michigan, who passed away on October 8, 2025 at the age of 96, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Strikwerda and Jessie Strikwerda; and his siblings, Earl, Betty Strikwerda, Al, Bernice Strikwerda and Madge Strikwerda.
He is survived by: his wife Hildred "Dolly" (Hofman); his child Drs; his grandchildren, Amy Strikwerda Flikkema (David), Rachel Van Haitsma (Kevin), John Strikwerda (Jessi), Elizabeth McRuer Hainline (Robert), Kyle McRuer (Jesi Zinn), Kenton McRuer (Alison Leonard), Holly McRuer, James Randall (Melanie), Mark Randall (Linnea), Jennifer Randall and Timothy Randall; and his great grandchildren, Jasper, Ubbe Flikkema, Caleb, Bruce, Willem, Anneka Strikwerda, Harper, Owen Hainline, Penelope, Sylvia Randall and Lucas Randall. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 8th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM at the Park Christian Reformed Church (1496 32nd St, Holland, MI 49423). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 8th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to World Renew (the humanitarian aid mission of the Christian Reformed Church) and Calvin Seminary.
