Richard Formsma ’68

Richard Formsma ’68
We mourn the loss of our wonderful husband, father and grandfather, Richard Formsma. Dick entered heaven on February 10, 2018 at the age of 72, after a very brief battle with a serious fungal infection. We have joy and comfort knowing of his faith and trust in his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Dick had a love for working outdoors and spending time with his family at their cottage on Upper Silver Lake. Due to his passion for preserving the lake, he served as President of the Upper Silver Lake Improvement Association for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Jane Ann Formsma, and granddaughter, Ashley Wilde. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 50 years, Pamela (Roskam) Formsma; and his children, Brad and Laura Formsma, Todd and Alisa Wilde, Ryan and Stephanie Formsma, Scott and Alicia Formsma, Steve and Emily Formsma; and 16 Grandchildren. Dick is survived by his only brother Ken and wife, Jan Formsma as well as many nieces and nephews. A time for relatives and friends to visit with the family will be held on Thursday, February 15 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM and 5:30 – 7:30 PM at Zaagman Memorial Chapel in Grand Rapids (2800 Burton St., SE). The funeral service will be held at Calvary Church in Grand Rapids (707 E. Beltline, NE) on Friday, February 16 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Adventures (2100 North Ridge Rd., Mears, MI, 49436) or I Like Giving (4670 E. Fulton St., Suite 204, Ada, MI 49301).

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