Anna Van Der Heide

Anna Van Der Heide, age 94, of Wyoming, formerly of Haledon, NJ, died on January 25, 2020, at her home. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Hendrik in November 1997; siblings, Martha Valk, John Valk, William Valk.  She was the loving mother of daughter, Ann Marie Van Der Heide; son, Peter Van Der Heide and his wife Sharon; and loving grandmother of Jennifer and Andrew Rysdam, Steven and Kelly Van Der Heide, Brian and Kelli Van Der Heide; and seven great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by her sister, Hilda Oussoren and her sister-in-law, Alida Valk.  Anna was a faithful member of First Byron Christian Reformed Church in Byron Center.  She was born in America, raised in the Netherlands and returned to America in March 1949 with her husband and settled in Hoboken, NJ.  She resided in New Jersey until 2015 when she moved to Michigan. Anna was blessed to be a homemaker and took pride in serving others in their homes. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 11 am at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW with Pastor Ron Noorman officiating.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday, January 28, 2020 from 6-8 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW.  Interment will be held at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus, NJ.    In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Byron Center Christian Schools.