De Weerd even drove an hour every Sunday to continue going to Maurice Reformed Church, where he first met the Van Gorps as a 3-year-old child. Later on, the couple were even his high school youth group sponsors.
De Weerd and the Van Gorps started talking about the transition about six months ago.
“It means everything to be back here,” De Weerd said. “I’ve dreamed about this for years.”
“We have known Joel for many years and assure everyone of his integrity, his trustworthiness and the quality of his work,” Van Gorp said.
As the Van Gorps wait for their twin home to be built by June, they plan to live in their RV in Arizona for the winter and possibly at Sandy Hollow Recreation Area for a little while.
“I’m excited for less responsibility and to enjoy some time off and traveling,” Van Gorp said.
De Weerd and his wife, Allison, moved to the Countryside Body acreage with their 1-year-old son, Jetson. His dad, Gary De Weerd, will join him in the shop and his brothers may also on occasion as De Weerd is in need of their mechanical and welding expertise.
JJ Customs Autobody & Sales offers auto body repair as well as custom accessories from B & W trailer hitches, Rough Country Suspension systems, Gatorback mudflaps, Huskly liners, Weathertech lines and AMP Research steps, Truxedo access, Lund International accessories as well as Scorpio bed liners and window films.
De Weerd is also a licensed dealer to sell used vehicles.
Abby Andrews