We value the veterans of our Heritage community who proudly served our country. It is now our privilege to serve veterans and their families with end of life planning as well as promote resources provided by other trusted entities within our community. When we make connections and build relationships, everyone benefits.
Our June community event for veterans included valuable resources for this community. Read through the information below and click the associated links to find out more.
Jena Wilmers works right here at Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes. She works with families in pre-planning and final arrangements as well as organizing our community events. Jena is a veteran of the National Guard and the Commander of the American Legion Post 1111. Her knowledge of veteran affairs and vast connections make her an invaluable part of our team.
231-629-1274
Angela Clark is an independent insurance agent. Angela has a passion for working with the veteran community and helping navigate the medical insurance issues that many veterans face. She specifically focuses on helping local veterans understand how Medicare coordinates with VA and TriCare For Life, ensuring they receive all the benefits available to them. Angela has gained the trust of this community with her diligence, experience and compassion.
616-217-7789
Patty Breas is an accredited VA service officer. Patty has vast experience in helping veterans file claims and apply for the benefits they deserve. Her passion for veterans is a life calling that also prompted her to be a part of the West Michigan Veterans Assistance Program (WMVAP). Patty serves as the treasurer for this community resource that helps with the immediate needs of veterans.
Patty Breas, Claims Consultant
616-268-8073
313-964-6640
The West Michigan Veterans Assistance Program (WMVAP) functions under the motto of “Leave No Veteran Behind”. Qualified veterans can access resources like the WMVAP’s food pantry, (limited) financial assistance and housing.
Gerid Adams is an account manager at CaptionCall. CaptionCall phone devices are available to veterans and any other community member who is hard of hearing. This FREE phone allows users to hear and read what the other person is saying. If you have a landline, internet access or a smartphone, CaptionCall can be installed in your home. Complimentary delivery, installation and training is available for you.
269-674-1928
Lastly, meet Willie Taylor Jr. Willie served our country in Vietnam, enlisting voluntarily in 1970. At 18 years old, ten days after marrying his high school sweetheart, Willie left to serve 14 months in Saigon. He was stationed at Tan Son Nhut Air Base. After returning home, Willie continued to serve his community for 27 years as a special education teacher. You only have to talk with Willie briefly to see his genuine, kind heart. As a veteran, Willie cares deeply for the community of those who served our country. After being denied services himself, Willie was encouraged to continue to push for the benefits he earned and deserved. His hope is to give that same encouragement to others. Willie says, “I wish every veteran could have the advantages the benefits have afforded me.”
Willie is a board member of the West Michigan Veterans Assistance Program.
616-375-8329
Hosting events for veterans gives us an opportunity to thank all those who have served our country. We are thankful for the service and sacrifice you have given. We look forward to celebrating with you at our upcoming Veteran’s Day event on November 5th.
