Jonathan David (J.D.)  Boerema, age 42, of Manistee, MI died unexpectedly, Monday evening, Sept. 24, 2024 at his home with his father by his side.  He was born July 6, 1982 in Grand Rapids, MI.

J.D. loved and lived to fish any season.  He was a skilled hunter and avid trapper.   He enjoyed the art of fur dressing and prepared pelts from his successful trapping runs.  He loved spending time outdoors.  He liked to adventure the unpopulated places of the local wild woods and along the lakes, rivers and streams, with Magoon Creek being one of his favorite nature sanctuaries.   He was also an avid and keen mushroom hunter.

J.D. was an excellent cook. He used his culinary skills to create delicious and aesthetically pleasing presentations of his often freshly caught fish and game.   Recipes made with his quarry of the meats venison and beaver were amongst his favorite and most acclaimed dishes.  He was employed over the years gaining experience and working in the kitchen at various local establishments.

He is survived by his father David Boerema of Manistee; his grandfather, Herb Richert; 8 Uncles and numerous cousins also survive him.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Bonnie Richert.

A Funeral service to celebrate the life of J.D. will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, September 26, 2024 at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee with Pastor Joyce Newman officiating.

Visitation will also be held at the funeral home, one hour prior to J.D.'s time of service on Thursday, where his father David will receive family and friends.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.