Noah David S. van Reesema
Noah David Siewertsz van Reesema– accomplished student and athlete, curious reader and traveler, loving family member and trusted friend, passed away to the next life on April 20, 2024. Noah was born on December 8, 1997, in Northville, Michigan. From an early age, Noah loved spending time with his extended family “up north” at the lake cottage skiing in the winter, boating in the summer, and relaxing with his books in the evening or playing strategy board games with his family. He especially cherished making new friends at the YMCA Storer Summer Camp in Jackson. As he grew, he was able to ski out west and travel with his family throughout Europe. His early love for soccer turned to football and track in high school. Noah graduated from Chelsea High School in 2016. He made deep friendships competing as a teammate in sports, playing football as a wide receiver and running in track specializing in 300-meter hurdles, both letting him experience State finals competitions with his friends. Noah also played saxophone in high school and participated in “Company C,” a singing and dance ensemble, as well as finding peace in playing the piano at home. Noah was a life-long member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Chelsea, MI where he was baptized and confirmed.
