De Back, Colleen Ann Colleen Ann De Back, age 50, of Zeeland, was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 after a courageous battle with many health challenges. Colleen was kind, loving, and selfless; always putting others needs before her own. Her determination and strength, and her organization and planning skills were evident throughout her life. Colleen was also a faithful employee of ODL in Zeeland for many years. She was preceded in death by her mother, Geraldine Lewis; father-in-law, Howard De Back; brothers-in-law, Richard Peterman and Robert Drier. Colleen will also be greeted by her companion Chihuahuas, Rocky and Buster She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 16 years, David; mother-in-law, Helen De Back; brothers and sisters, Jim and Joyce Lewis, Judy Peterman, Bev and Bob Stevens, Bob and Patty Lewis, Craig and Peggy Lewis, Lyman and Mary Lewis, Lori Drier and fiancé, Tom Kalkman, Frank Lewis; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Maryellen Wammock, Ken and Nancy De Back, Sally and John Clelland, Donna and Jim Bosma, Linda Traudt; and many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Saturday 11 AM at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive SW. with Pastor Dennis Gilbert officiating. Interment Grandville Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 5-8 PM and Saturday from 10-11 AM prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association.
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December 03, 2024 5:46pm
Aunt Colleen its been years since you have passed. Everyday i think about you, I miss you so much! I wish so much you were so here. I know you are watching down on us. I know you are in heaven with granny and buster and rocky relaxing and not feeling any pain. Im glad god picked you to be my aunt. I love and miss you so much!! Love Bratface
- Amy Peterman
March 26, 2015 10:26am
Rest in peace, Aunt Colleen. I love you bunches. I loved hanging out with you in your kitchen and on your deck. You were so funny and had a heart bigger than the room. You always made me smile. Thank you for the memories. Tammy Kuipers
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March 26, 2015 10:26am
It has been a privilege to work with Colleen for the brief time I have known her. I have admired her courage and enjoyed her spirited repartee. She has and will be missed. Howard gould
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March 26, 2015 10:26am
lori, you are in our prayers. so very sorry for your loss. sending you our love. cindy wittingen
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March 26, 2015 10:26am
We sympathize with your great loss. Please accept our deepest condolences. Jymm Smith
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