Arlene Avink

Arlene Joyce (McDonald) Avink, age 82, of Grandville, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, October 8, 2020. Arlene was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Roger; daughter, Marie Avink. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Roger Avink, Ken and Carla Avink, Kathi and Jake Rottier; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Emilee (Jax, Roman), Hannah, Mallory, Todd, Sara and Eric (Holly, Levi, Maddie, and Allison), Amber and Ron (Hunter), Jacob; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert and Marian Avink; several cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. A private family graveside service will be held at Blendon Township Cemetery with Pastor Dan Wolters officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Sunday from 2-4 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW, 49418. In lieu of flowers those who wish may make memorial contributions to Spectrum Health Hospice or Pine Grove Community Church.

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November 09, 2020

Ken and family- thank you so much for sharing your beautiful mother with us at Georgetown Manor! She was a delight and loved sharing about her wonderful family and all the special memories you’ve made together! She also loved her Sunday’s attending the tent church! She was a blessing!

- Katie Jo Reimink

October 12, 2020

We are praying for the confront & healing of the families. Knowing Arlene for almost eighty years she was very special and we loved her and will miss her very much. Cousin Kay and Betty

- Betty Maynard

October 11, 2020

It was an honor to know Arlene. She always had kind words and was a cheerful person. Sympathies to Kathi, Jake and family but also to Arlene’s entire family.

- Judy Correll

October 10, 2020

Prayers for peace and comfort as you miss your mom being with you daily and in the coming season. May the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. Numbers 6:26 Diane DeBruin

- Diane DeBruin

October 10, 2020

Arlene was my second Mom growing up. Kathi and I were best friends and Arlene always treated me like one of her own, so loving and caring. She will be greatly missed.

- Deborah Jackson

October 09, 2020

You will be very missed. I enjoyed working with you at school and getting to know you.

- Carol Disselkoen

October 09, 2020

I worked at Godfrey School with Arlene for many years. She was a kind, gentle, and loving person. Arlene loved her family so very much and love to share stories about them. She was a wonderful Christian lady. My sympathy goes out to her family. May God comfort each one of you.

- Nancy DeVries

October 08, 2020

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that God will comfort you with sweet memories as you grieve.

- Sharla & Gary Verstraete