Nancy Jones, age 71, of Jenison was called to her heavenly home surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, December 1, 2018, after a courageous 14 year fight with Alzheimer’s. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Ferol Swifney; several aunts and uncles. Nancy will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 49 years, Burt; children, Claudia and Mark Triestram, Ryan and Erin Jones, Steven and Michelle Jones, Scott and Michelle Jones; 11 grandchildren, Cassidy, Andrew, Alec, Colin, Celia, Cody, Alaina, Jordan, Kiersten, Emily, and Jackson; siblings, Judith and Dennis Hall, Kathleen Swifney, Jerome and Sandra Swifney, Thomas and Diane Swifney; and extended family and friends. Nancy’s greatest treasures were her children and grandchildren. She loved her job at Jenison Public Schools working with children, and teaching Sunday School at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Nancy was the definition of the eternal optimist and a completely selfless person. She truly loved her family and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m., Thursday, December 6, 2018, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 2700 Baldwin Street, Jenison, with Father Don Weber presiding. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. with a vigil service at 7:30 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville), 4145 Chicago Drive SW. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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December 06, 2018 10:04am
Many childhood memories of a good heart and a warm smile. Chuck and Karen Tetzlaff

- Chuck Tetzlaff

December 05, 2018 6:56pm
Burt and family, we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and Prayers. We feel very lucky that Nancy touched our lives over the years. May GOD be with you and comfort you.

- Nelson & Joan Haydamacker

December 04, 2018 2:55pm
Prayers to your whole family in your time of loss. As a child, I always saw Nancy as a wonderful, kind, and caring mother to anyone that came over to play with her children. She will be missed!

- John Haydamacker

December 03, 2018 1:42am
My sincere and heartfelt condolences. I remember Nancy as the loveliest person. Thoughts and prayers to her loving family.

- Shawn MacFarlane

December 02, 2018 3:10pm
Nancy is such a wonderful person. I have fond memories growing up with an amazing cousin. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family. We pray you find joy in the memories during this difficult time.

- Carl and Kathy (Tetzlaff) Hogston

December 02, 2018 1:50pm
Mike and I extend our deepest sympathies to all the families of Nancy!! We were fortunate to meet Nancy, Burt and their family through Judy and Dennis! She fought such a long and hard battle. An Angel has joined the heavenly ranks! May you keep each memory close to your heart!!

- Pam and Mike Young

December 02, 2018 8:15am
No words can possible comfort those who loved her at this time. I would like to thank my brother-in-law, Burt, who went above and beyond in caring her for so many years - few could have done so much for so long. She picked the right guy! To her children/their spouses, and children never forget how much she treasured each and every one of you. Although her physical presence is no longer, her love for all is eternal. Love, Aunt Diane & Uncle Tom and families

- Thomas & Diane Swifney




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