Emily Van Houten Obituary, Death – Emily Joy Van Houten, who resided in Grand Rapids and was 31 years old at the time of her passing on August 3, 2023, passed away on that day. Her parents, Tom and Dorothy Van Houten, as well as her siblings, Jennifer and Joe Weiland, Douglas and Jennifer Van Houten.
And Tyler Van Houten, as well as her nieces and nephews, Kendry, Brinleigh, Dakota, and Lorelai, as well as a large number of her aunts, uncles, and cousins, will remember her with fondness. In addition, she leaves behind a large number of cousins, aunts, and uncles. Her parents, grandparents, and other relatives had all left this world before she did.
Emily attended Cornerstone University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree, and then completed her study at Durham University, which is located in the United Kingdom. She had a profound love for all kinds of animals, the written and spoken word in English, and the experience of seeing the globe and interacting with other people through her writing.
Emily was well-known for her gregarious and outgoing demeanor, as well as her smart and astute sense of humor, both of which contributed to her ability to bring together a diverse group of people. She was the personification of her middle name, Joy, in the sense that she never, under any circumstances, put herself ahead of other people.
The funeral service will begin at eleven in the morning on Saturday, August 12, 2023, and it will take place at Banner Church, which can be found in Byron Centre at 1111 68th Street Southwest. On Friday, August 11, from 4 to 8 p.m., and on Saturday, August 12, from 10 to 11 a.m., prior to the funeral ceremony, the church will be open for guests to pay their respects to the family. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, August 12. Click HERE to support the family.
