We are sad to learn of the passing of Mrs. Kerkstra. Our family has many fond memories of her and Don and their impact on our sons, Dave and Dan at Half Moon Lake. Our sympathy to Don and family.
Bill & Judy Johnson
Kerkstra, Joan
KERKSTRA: Joan “Babe” (Wilholt) Kerkstra, age 84, of Jenison, went to be with her Lord peacefully on Saturday, June 4, 2011. She had a very giving heart and great love for children. She and her husband provided foster care for many children through Bethany. Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Donald; children, Mary Lynn and Dave Jonker, Gary and Shirley Kerkstra, Diane and Roland Haveman; other family members, Fran and Roger Wangerin, Carol and Stan Rediger; 6 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; sister Emma DeWeerd; sister-in-law Frances Wilholt. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 10:00 am at Hudsonville Reformed Church, 3950 Highland, Hudsonville, with Rev. Don VanSlyke, and Dr. Cecil Martens officiating. Interment Grandville Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday from 2-4 pm and 7 –9 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Bethany Christian Services.
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Joan Kerkstra
June 8, 2011
We will be thinking of you all in this time of loss. God will be with you and give you strength. George & Hennie Rosema
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I remember our summers on Half Moon Lake with Mr. & Mrs. Kerkstra. Mr. Kerkstra taught me how to bluegill fish with a bamboo pole and Mrs. Kerkstra grilled the best pork chops in their pole barn. I am very sad to hear of her passing but my memories of
her are wonderful! Please say hello to Mr. Kerstra for me.
Dan Johnson
her are wonderful! Please say hello to Mr. Kerstra for me.
Dan Johnson
Aunt Babe was a wonderful Lady. May she rest peacefully in Gods hands.
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Sandy Fuher