James Westra Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Westra of Wyoming, Michigan, who passed away on November 19, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Westra to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his significant other Sharon; his parents, Arthur Westra and Cornelia Westra; his brother Bob Westra; and his siblings-in-law, Ruth Meringa and Ken Meringa.

He is survived by: his children, Nancy Slagh (Jerry), Ken Westra (Kelley), Bob Westra (Jill) and Mike Westra (Denise); his grandchildren, Caleb, Bobby, Emma Carole, Daniel, Christopher, Lauren, Paige, Maddie, Stephen, Allison, Zach, Christian, Austin, Morgan, Braydan and Anthony Senkowski; his great grandchildren, Blake, Jonah, Brooks and Emery; his siblings, Jerry Westra (Janice), Jan Marsman (Ron) and Cindy Cariano (Bill); and his sisters-in-law, Dianne Westra, Jeanette Meringa and Susan Ondersma (Wayne). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Pier Church.