Jon Francis Doorenbos, age 78 of Stanwood, passed away unexpectedly, November 5, 2019. He was born on July 11, 1941, in Grand Rapids, the oldest child of Frank and Ruth (Knoph) Doorenbos. Jon graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1959 and attended church at Holy Trinity for numerous years. Jon retired from Steelcase and made his home on the river in Stanwood in the late 90's where he was known as "the old man on the river". Jon was a member of the Big Rapids AmVets, where he was proud to serve on the Honor Guard and Stanwood Eagles. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed camping when he was younger. Jon spent his mornings in devotion with the word of God and loved fishing. Jon will be remembered for being caring, giving and quiet. His love for his family will not be forgotten by: his three daughters, Carol (Robert) Gilbo of Mesa, AZ, Laurie (Dave) Lowing of Branch, Debbi (David) Pelton of Sparta; the mother of his children, Norma Parady; three siblings, Bill (Billie) Doorenbos, Ted (Jackie) Doorenbos and Mary (Ray Dauser) Alt; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren with one on the way and many nieces, nephews and friends. Jon was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial contributions may be made in Jon's name to the Wounded Warrior Project, woundedwarriorproject.org A memorial gathering will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Share a memory or leave a condolence for the family by clicking the guestbook tab on Jon's page at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Family Gathering Saturday, November 16, 2019 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home 13985 Northland Drive Big Rapids,Michigan 49307