Barbara A. Jousma

Barbara Ann Jousma, aged  84, of Caledonia was called home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. She was preceded in death by  her husband, William “Bill” Jousma; her parents; son in law, Scott Henning; two grandsons, Joshua Deppe, Daniel Jousma II; two sisters and a brother; and several sisters and brothers in law. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Dawn (Mitchel) Kilmartin, Christine (Patrick) Fairbrother, Carol Henning, Daniel Jousma, Peggy (Mark) Johnson, Karen (James) Steketee, Bernard Jousma; 18 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; sisters and brothers in law, Adriana (James) Cramton, Jack (Dorothy) Jousma, Shirley Jousma, Elaine Jousma; several nieces and nephews. Barb was a member of the Community of Christ church for most of her life, where she served the Lord in countless ways. She spread her love and joy in many ways, with her family being her greatest passion. She  shared her cake making and decorating talents with many family and community members. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 am at Community of Christ church 8146 - 68th St. SE with Elder Doug Gregory officiating.  Interment in Alaska Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 5-8 pm at the Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Chapel (Caledonia), 616 E. Main St, and from 10 to 11am at church on Saturday. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Community of Christ church or to Carveth Village.