Abigael Van Kempen

VAN KEMPEN - Mrs. Abigael Van Kempen, aged 89, of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord Friday, September 25, 2015.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Tymon and great-granddaughter, Debbie Sue Van Kempen. She is survived by her children, Adriaan Van Kempen, Ty and Deb Van Kempen, Case and Leigh Van Kempen; six grandchildren, Jacob and Christine, Jonathan and Katie, Rachel and Nate Fryling, Abigail and Cari Dufel, Peter and Kendra, Paul and Shanna; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Sophia, Olivia, Benjamin, Hailey; sister, Elizabeth Vander Linden; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Kees and Doet Van Kempen; several cousins, nieces and nephews.  Abigael was a former member of New Life Reformed Church and is a current member of Fifth Reformed Church. She was known for her love of and ministry of music. The family is grateful to the staff of Breton Rehabilitation for the loving care they gave her. Funeral services for Abigael will be held Tuesday at 1:00 pm at Fifth Reformed Church, 2012 Griggs SE, with Pastor Jon Sherrill officiating; interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive relatives and friends at the Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Chapel (Kentwood), 4646 Kalamazoo SE, Monday from 6-8 pm and Tuesday from 12 noon until the time of the service at the church. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Frederik Meijer Gardens or charity of one’s choice.