Broekema, Maxine

Maxine Catherine Broekema, age 82, of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 1, 2011.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Catherine VanderHout.  Maxine retired from Roger’s Department Store.  She enjoyed vacationing in Leland and in Florida and was an avid gardener.  She especially enjoyed gathering her whole family for Christmas.  She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 63 years, Howard; children, Susan and Tom Pelon, Sandra Cleveland, Brian and Deb Broekema; grandchildren, Michael and Amanda Pelon, Kurtis Cleveland, Matthew Cleveland and Linsday Bruggerman, Jeffrey and Stacey Cleveland, Chelsea Broekema; great-grandchildren, Tricia Graves and Rebecca Cleveland; brother, Don and Norma VanderHout; and sister, Carolyn Spencer.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 am at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr., with Pastor Dennis Gilbert officiating.  Interment Fairplains Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the funeral home.

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Maxine Broekema October 5, 2011
Howard, Dana & I would like to express our sincere sympthy to you and your family in the loss of Maxine. We remember you both so fondly during our years spent on Chamberlin. Our thoughts are with you. Dana & Nancy Carlson

Anonymous
Susan and family, We are so sorry for your lose. I hope you find comfort in the memories of laughter instead of the sadness of sorrow. She is at peace with the angels that took her home and Our Heavenly Father. We love you dearly. Libby,Bill and Travis

Anonymous
Sandy, Sue & Brian and Families, Sorry to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. It is hard to say goodbye.

Kathy Jensen Kelly
I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been
enriched by having shared their love. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. My Deepest Sympathies to the entire family.
Denise Peterson
Sandy, So sorry to hear about your mom. May your memories of her live on in your heart forever.
Barbie (Efting) Matthies

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