Danny Bolhuis, son of former Wayland High School teacher and track and wrestling coach Dan Bolhuis, took his own life Monday, Aug. 29.
Danny was born on Oct. 17, 1996, faced with the physical challenges of spina bifida. His life and spirit were one of determination and perseverance. Danny loved to be in the outdoors. He enjoyed camping with his family throughout Michigan every summer. He would fish with his mom and loved to hunt.
In high school, he was chosen to go on a once in a lifetime hunting trip for kids with disabilities, which was a highlight of his life. He was the only one to get a deer and did so on his first try. Despite the numerous health setbacks that Danny endured through the years, he was a fighter. He was recognized by high school staff members for his perseverance and strength.
He leaves behind his parents, Dan and Cindy Bolhuis; sister, Julia (Caleb) Lonsway; nephew, Emmett; grandparents, Dave and Joyce Bolhuis; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A memorial service for Danny will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at Grace Community Church in Hudsonville. Visitation will be that Sunday from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Grace Community Church.
The family is asking to make any donations to The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention https://afsp.org/find-support/resources/ or the West Michigan Spina Bifida Organization at http://wmspinabifida.org.
