James "Jim" Bazen Sr.

BAZEN – Mr. James “Jim” Adrian Bazen Sr. age 79, of Grand Rapids, passed away on September 12, 2024. He was preceded in death by his great-granddaughter, Mercy Tubergen; siblings, Joanne (Bill) Vanden Toorn, John Bazen Sr., Marinus (Ellen) Bazen, Richard Bazen (Helen Oudendyk), Rev. Peter Bazen; Sisters-in-law, Geraldine Kwekel; and brothers-in-law, Jim Rosendall, Cornelius Boerkoel and Marvin Van Ess. Jim is survived by his wife of 59 years, Barb Bazen; children, Linda (John) Spaans, James (Monica) Bazen Jr, and Karen (Randy) Carlson; grandchildren, John (Amber) Spaans, Lauren (Len) Verhey, Matthew (Bethany) Spaans, Kristen Bazen, Meleah (Joseph) Tubergen, James (Addison) Bazen III, Adam (Rylee) Bazen, Miriam (Eli) Stuart, Hosanna (Cees) Bijl, Hannah Bazen, Justus Bazen, and Nathan (Bethany) Carlson, Leah (Jonny) DeVries, Anna (Nathan) Bakker, and Jenna Carlson; and great-grandchildren, Mya, Leah, Liam, Brooklyn, Nathan, Malia, Jacob, Caleb, Tenley, Tyler, Philip, Lauryn, Bryce, Nelson and Garrett. Also surviving are his siblings, Marie Rosendall, and Gertrude (Henry) Rosendall; sisters-in-law, Edith Bazen, Marge Bazen, Josephine Boerkoel, Lois (Karl) Van Oostenbrugge, Betty Van Ess, and Eleanor (Gilbert) DeBruine; brothers-in-law, Jerry (Peggy) Phillips, Gary Kwekel; and many nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at 10 AM on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Free Reformed Church, 950 Ball Ave NE Grand Rapids. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 PM on Monday at Heritage Life Story Funeral Home – Van Strien Creston Chapel, 1833 Plainfield Ave NE. Interment in Fairplains Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Bonisa Mission. Please visit www.heritagelifestory to sign the guestbook or to share a memory or photo.