Emily Joy Van Houten

Emily Joy Van Houten, age 31, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023. She will be lovingly remembered by her parents, Tom and Dorothy Van Houten; siblings, Jennifer and Joe Weiland, Douglas and Jennifer Van Houten, Tyler Van Houten; nieces and nephew, Kendry, Brinleigh, Dakota, and Lorelai; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents. Emily graduated Cum Laude from Cornerstone University and attended Durham University in England. She loved English literature and poetry, sharing her writings with others, traveling the world, and cats. Emily had an outgoing personality with a witty and clever sense of humor bringing people together. She was always putting others first and lived up to her middle name of Joy. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Banner Church, 1111 68th St SW, Byron Center. Relatives and friends may greet the family Friday, August 11, from 4-8 p.m. at the church and Saturday from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service.