Donna Arlene Kooiker, age 85, of Allendale, formerly of Grandville, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Jennie Martinie; husband, Alvin Kooiker Sr.; son, Scott Kooiker; daughter, Bobbette Perry. Left to mourn her passing are her children, Alvin and Melody Kooiker, Roxanne Beaudin, Jeff Kooiker; 16 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; 3 Kooiker sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews; and a great friend, Jan Maring, who always made time to visit Donna over the years. Donna was a nurse at Spectrum, and in her early years of nursing, she worked at the Osteopathic Hospital (now Metro Health). She was a graduate of Zeeland High School and Pine Rest School of Nursing. Donna’s family would like to thank the staff of Allendale Nursing and Rehab for the love and care they showed Donna in her years of living there. Even when she would keep them on their toes, they still loved her. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Friday, September 29, 2017 at Rusk Christian Reformed Church, 10354 92nd Ave., Allendale with Rev. Mark Neymeiyer officiating. Interment Rusk Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Friday from 12-2 pm prior to the service at the church. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Alzheimer’s Association.
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October 04, 2017 1:45pm
Roxie and family,
Sympathy to all of you. It is so hard to lose a precious parent.
- Ruth Vanderheide
October 02, 2017 9:23am
so sorry for your lose. Your mother sounded like a lovely mom. She was blessed with many grand and great grandchildren. Laura and I will keep you and your family in our prayers. Someone once said that no one is ever lost when you know where they are at. I pray that you and your family will experience the evidence of God's grace. May God's grace be evident in your daily life.
- dan castle
September 30, 2017 8:39am
Dear Family,
Although I cannot understand exactly how you feel, but God does and will keep raising you up. (Ps. 34:18,19)
- Mary Lane
September 28, 2017 1:27pm
Thinking of you all .Sending Love and Prayers and hoping you get some satisfaction knowing she is in God's loving arms.
- Marianne and Al Myers
September 26, 2017 7:15pm
I have many good memories of your Mom and your family at Ivanrest Church. There are so many grandchildren and great grands! I thank God for her life and pray He will give all of you comfort as you miss her.
- Gwen Fryling Snoeyink