Class Year: 1960

Marcia Baldwin ’60 De Jong passed peacefully into heaven at age 80 on March 30, surrounded by loving family and tremendous support staff at Brookhaven Estates. Beloved wife of Richard Hoskey, and the late Peter DeJong, Marcia loved her family and wide circle of friends. She touched many lives as a career educator, holding positions… Continue Reading →

Peter Huizenga ’60, age 79, of Oak Brook, Illinois, died on Wednesday, May 2, and was received into glory by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was the loving husband of his cherished wife, Heidi of 50 years. Peter loved his children; Betsy (Dave) Bradley, Greta Huizenga, Peter Jr. (Abby) Huizenga, and Tim Huizenga.… Continue Reading →

Nancy Long ’60 Huntley, daughter of Frank and Blanche Long, died on May 8, 2018 at the age of 79. She grew up on the Long farm in the New Kingston Valley in upstate NY, graduated from Margaretville High School and studied for two years at Hope College in Michigan before settling in Northampton, Massachusetts for her… Continue Reading →

Frank Love ’61 of Cheney, Washington passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018 at his home in Cheney, WA. Frank was born on December 14, 1933 in Arkansas City, Kansas to Doris Hamilton. Frank was a member of the Omaha Tribe of Macy, Nebraska and his given Indian name was Sau-Su, meaning half and half. Frank… Continue Reading →

Doris McCrea ’61 Schember, 100 years old, left this world on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, after a long and full life through the colorful decades of the twentieth century. Born on October 3, 1917 in Muskegon during the First World War, she came to Grand Haven at the age of three with her parents, Frederick… Continue Reading →

Dianna Deems ’62 Smith, 76, passed away on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, surrounded by her husband and two daughters, in the comfort of her own home, and supported by CHANS Home Health & Hospice. She led a fulfilling and fascinating life, having lived 15 years of her life abroad. She left this life with dignity… Continue Reading →

David Wyma ’62, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2018, at Trillium Hospice. Dave was born on August 17, 1940, to John and Josephine Wyma of Grand Haven, MI. After graduating from Grand Haven High School, he graduated from both Hope College and Western Michigan University. He impacted the lives of many as an elementary… Continue Reading →

Kurt Van Genderen ’63, age 76, of Holland, died suddenly from cardiac arrest on April 15, 2018, while spending the night in Williamsburg, KY, as he and his wife Beverly were traveling to Michigan from wintering in Florida. He was born in Denver, Colorado and loved to ski but truly appreciated the values and lifestyle… Continue Reading →

Georgia McCormick ’58 Brookstra was born on October 10, 1934 in Joplin, MO, the daughter of William and Lou (Woodruff) McCormick. Following high school, she attended Bradley University and Hope College, earning her bachelor’s degree in general studies. She was an independent interior designer for 55 years. She owned and operated “Interior and Bath Designs”,… Continue Reading →

Peggy Buteyn ’65, of Sheboygan, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.  Peggy was born March 22, 1925 in Kohler, WI to Cornelius and Cornella (Minnard) Buteyn. In her younger years, she enjoyed growing up on the land of the Kohler Stables where her father worked with the horses.… Continue Reading →

George Hubbard ’65, age 74 passed away on Saturday (April 7, 2018) at Strong Memorial Hospital.Friends may call Sunday (April 22) from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Spa Apartments Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m.In lieu of flowers friends may contribute to their favorite charity in George’s memory.George was born in Rochester, June 13, 1943… Continue Reading →

David Lane ’65 died March 9, 2018 at Harbor Point in Centerville after a long illness. Born in New Jersey on November 3, 1943, he was the son of Cecile and Norman Lane. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Hope College in Holland, Michigan, his Master of Arts from Texas Tech, and his Master of… Continue Reading →

Donald Battjes Jr. ’67 of Pasadena, CA, former Chief of Operations at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, died unexpectedly May 15 while on an extended visit to his home in Seillans, France. He was 73 years old. Donald was born in 1944, in Battle Creek, MI, to Donald I. Battjes, Sr., and Maxine Van Zylen… Continue Reading →

James Poppink ’67 of Raleigh, North Carolina, died on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018. He was 73. He owned his own business. Survivors include his sisters, Grace Poppink ’63 Hodgson and Sue Poppink ’75. Continue Reading →

Richard Formsma ’68 We mourn the loss of our wonderful husband, father and grandfather, Richard Formsma. Dick entered heaven on February 10, 2018 at the age of 72, after a very brief battle with a serious fungal infection. We have joy and comfort knowing of his faith and trust in his Savior, the Lord Jesus… Continue Reading →