James Den Herder ’49

After a long struggle with declining health, James M. Den Herder has found eternal peace. He died March 7, 2022, at the age of 97, in Naples, FL. Jim was born on December 22, 1924. He was raised by parents Jay and Ruth Den Herder in Holland, Michigan, where he graduated from Holland High School and Hope College. During World War… Continue Reading →

Mary Hepp ’49 Dunning

Mary Louise Dunning of Westerville OH, age 94, passed away peacefully at home and in the presence of family members on July 8, 2022. Born in 1928 to a Brooklyn (New York City) couple of modest means, Mary was orphaned young and raised with a cousin by an aunt—a single mother working in the garment… Continue Reading →

Judith Mulder ’49 Van Zanten

Beloved wife for 53 years of the late, S. Craig VanZanten. Loving mother of Pamela E. (Ted), S. Craig ’77 (Kate), John B. ’78 (the late Mariann), T. Hugh, and Dacia L. Van Zanten ’85 (Peter ’83). Proud grandmother and step- grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 4. Judy filled her life with family and… Continue Reading →

Raymond Lokers ’40

Raymond J. Lokers, 103, of Hamilton, lived and died in the comfort of belonging to his faithful Savior, Jesus Christ. Ray understood that he was saved by grace and he wanted others to experience that blessing as well. He loved Haven Reformed Church, faithfully serving as an elder and Sunday School teacher. Ray was born… Continue Reading →

Joyce Muilenburg ’40 Booher

Joyce died peacefully on Friday, September 16, 2022 at the Markesan Resident Home, Markesan, WI at the age of 99. She was born May 7, l923 in the family’s farm home in Maurice, IA. She graduated from Maurice, Iowa High School, Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago, IL and received a B.A. degree from Hope College, Holland,… Continue Reading →

Nancy Boynton ’42 Prindle

Nancy B. Prindle, 102, of Harwich, passed away at home Wednesday, February 8th. Born in Mohawk, NY to her minister father, Arthur Boynton, and English mother, Hannah Elizabeth (Bell) Boynton, she grew up primarily in Harlem, NYC. Graduating early from HS, she claims she really started to live when she attended her beloved Hope College… Continue Reading →

Frances Colenbrander ’44 Vermeer

Frances “Fritz” Ruth Vermeer was born July 4, 1922, the daughter of Rev. Henry and Fannie (Kooiker) Colenbrander in Orange City, Iowa. She was raised in Orange City along with her 3 siblings. Education was her calling, so she attended Northwestern College for two years before continuing her education at Hope College in Holland, Michigan for… Continue Reading →

Suzanne Leestma ’46 Pettinga

Suzanne (Elizabeth) Pettinga, nee Leestma, age 97, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 10, surrounded by family. Sue was a loving, joyful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who made everyone feel they mattered, that their story was important because each was a fellow image-bearer of God. The lives she’s touched with love are countless and… Continue Reading →

Louise TerBeek ’47 Claver

Claver, Louise 9/4/1925 – 1/27/2023 Of Grand Rapids, died on January 27, 2023 at 97 years of age. Louise will be lovingly remembered by her son David (Suzin) Claver, grandsons Petr and Mikhail and special nephews Dan and Allen TerBeek. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles and brother Norman TerBeek. Louise received… Continue Reading →

Lois Hospers ’48 Jalving

Lois ( Hospers) Jalving, age 97, of Holland, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, at the Village at Appledorn. Lois was born October 13 ,1925 to Gerrit and Anna ( Ameele) Hospers in Ontario Center, NY. She graduated from Hope College in 1948, and marriedMarvin Jalving on June 23, 1951. She taught school for several… Continue Reading →

Marian Klaasen ’43 Beltman

Marian Beltman, child of God, went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 12. Born to Mary and John Klaasen on March 4, 1920, she grew up in Holland, Michigan, and married Henry ( Bud) Beltman in 1946. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Her life of love and service focused… Continue Reading →

Dorothea Dixon ’46 Siff

Dorothea Mae (Dixon) Siff, 98, of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, died peacefully at home on the evening of March 18, 2023. She was born March 14, 1925, in Hudson, New York, to the late Schuyler Averill and Florence Ada (Van Deusen) Dixon. Dorothea was educated first in a one-room schoolhouse and then in Germantown High School.… Continue Reading →

Adeline Sybesma ’46

Adeline Sybesma, age 99, of Holland passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Resthaven Maple Woods. She was born in Holland and received degrees from Hope College and New York Theological Seminary. Adeline taught in public schools in Michigan and California and served as a teacher for the Reformed Church in America, in Hong Kong, NYC… Continue Reading →

Harvey Heerspink ’49

Harvey R. Heerspink, age 97, of Jenison, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. He was born on November 7, 1925, in Holland, Michigan, to Albert and Minnie Heerspink. Harvey was a World War II veteran and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps at the 1391st Army Air Force Base… Continue Reading →

Mary Carpenter ’41 Steketee

Ruby Carpenter was raised in rural upstate New York and was quite courageous when she left home at 17 to travel to Hope College in Holland, MI. She studied toward a degree in Education at Hope for two years and then returned to New York to finish her degree. In 1941, she married Cornelius J.… Continue Reading →

Mary VandeWege ’49 Boeve

She loved to laugh. Mary Juliann “Muncie” Boeve, age 95, passed away on June 30, 2023. She was born on August 27, 1927, in Holland, MI and graduated from Holland High School. Muncie had a great enthusiasm for life with many hobbies and activities including sewing, playing piano, bridge, and cooking, although her favorite hobby… Continue Reading →

Ruth Koop ’49 Yeomans

Ruth Yeomans, age 95, of Holland, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 30, 2023, at Holland Hospital following a brief illness. She was the daughter of Harry and Jennie Koop. Ruth was a life-long member of Fourteenth Street Christian Reformed Church where she was involved in numerous ministries and activities.… Continue Reading →