Heys, Gertrude

HEYS – Gertrude Heys, aged 94 of Grand Rapids passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2011 and is rejoicing in the arms of her Lord and Savior and now joins her husband, Cecil Heys.  She is survived by her loving daughter, Helen (Ernie) Worst; three special granddaughters, Tamara (Mike) Seekman, Amy (Dave) Platt, Debra Walters; six great grandchildren, Jeffery and Desirae Platt, Jacob, Hannah and Nickolas Walters, Nathan Seekman; and many special nieces and nephews. Gertrude was a devoted and faithful wife and mother and had solid faith that never wavered. She was a diligent prayer warrior who met with a small group of women every week. She always lived for others and will be deeply missed by many. Funeral services for Gertrude will be held Monday at 11:00 am at Princeton Christian Reformed Church, 5330 Kalamazoo SE with Pastor David Poolman officiating. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Chapel (Kentwood), 4646 Kalamazoo SE Sunday 1-3 pm and 6-8 pm.  The family requests that memorial contributions be given to Faith Hospice or Bethany Christian Services.