Carol Sue Talsma, age 83, of Jenison, Michigan, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, and be in the arms of her beloved husband, Albert Richard Talsma for his birthday, on a sunny Christmas morning, December 25, 2019. Carol was a loving wife, a devoted mother, and “Bingo Queen”.  She will also be remembered for her witty sense of humor and her kind and serving heart. She is survived by her children, Jeff (Lanette) Talsma, Jim (Jill) Talsma, Deb (Chris) Petrocco, Dale Talsma; grandchildren, Mitch Talsma, Michelle (Alex) Talsma-Hobday, David Dryer; great-grandchildren, Gracie and Makenzee Dryer; sisters, Barb (Bill) Henderson, Sally Turner; brothers, Richard (Marty) VanDyke, Jim (Sandy) VanDyke, Roger (Jan) VanDyke.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert; and her sister, Mary Ann Hollebeck. Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday, December 29, 2019, from 2-5 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Hospice and Community Care (PO Box 993, Rock Hill, SC, 29731). Their compassionate care in Carol's last days is deeply appreciated by the family. 

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December 29, 2019 2:23pm
So very sorry for your loss. Carol was the best! I do know she missed Al very much! I kept asking her when she was coming home (to Michigan) and she would laugh and say it was too cold! Some people leave a mark in this life and Carol left a big one! I would love to be at the funeral to say goodbye but I am in Nevada. Love and beautiful memories of Carol to your family.

- Debbie Lamers

December 28, 2019 8:32am
Dear Jim and Jill and the Talsma family, Sending you love and prayers at this difficult time. May God bless and comfort you. Sincerest Sympathy, Ron and Sally Pritchard and family

- Ron and Sally Pritchard

December 28, 2019 6:02am
So sorry for your loss, Carol was a fun person to be around we played bingo together, she always brought a smile to my face when I was having a rough day. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

- Sheri Chartrand

December 27, 2019 11:22am
I will miss Aunt Carol very much! She was someone I looked up to, laughed with and at her humor, and enjoyed every visit with her! I have many memories including growing up going to “coffees”, my regular college day visits, spending nights with waking up to life cereal and yummy food, and you always loving our children (your great great niece and nephew) always! She also was a reminder of my Grandma and was there for me during the hardest day of my life! I love the entire “Talsma” family so very much! Aunt Carol, you will be very missed!

- Kimmi and Nathan Raih, Heidi and Isaac




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