Dorothy May (Wenk) Weller, age 84, of Grandville, went to be with her Lord on Friday, August 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Harry and her grandson, Russel. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Skip (Sheri), John (Vicky), Christopher (Kathy), Paul (Sherrie); 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brothers, Dick Wenk; Gene (Carol) Wenk; sisters, Hazel Leiter, Marilyn Wenk; brother-in-law, Wayne (Jan) Weller; sister-in-law, Nancy Weller; and many nieces and nephews. Dorothy graduated from Muskegon High School and served on the Grandville School Board for many years. Faith and family were of the utmost importance to her and she enjoyed being an active member at Ivanrest Christian Reformed Church. Dorothy also loved to host parties and entertain family and friends. The family would like to express a special thanks to Ruth Carr (an angel) for the love and care she provided to Dorothy. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 8, at 11 am at Ivanrest Christian Reformed Church, 3777 Ivanrest SW, Grandville, with Rev. Tony Meyer officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the church. Please use the far west entrance to the church for the visitation.
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August 11, 2017 6:11am
To the Weller Family, sending heartfelt prayers for you as you endure the loss of an amazing woman, Mother, grandmother, aunt and indeed the heart and center of all of you. Her smile lit up every room she entered. I hope there are birds and flowers in heaven to surround her.
"Remember her in your heart.
Your thoughts and your memories.
Of the times you loved, the times you cried.
The times you fought, the times you laughed.
For if you always think of her,
She will never have gone."
- Laura Kruger
August 10, 2017 1:18pm
Dear Family,
I worked with Dorothy when she was on the Board of Education for Grandville Public Schools. She was such a thoughtful and professional person. I enjoyed working with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Marcia Kaye
- Marcia Kaye
August 10, 2017 9:52am
Dear Weller family,
We want to extend our deepest sympathy in the death of your dear mother and grandmother. She was so kind and sweet to everyone, and we are sure that she will be missed. Her Christian love was never more apparent to us than when she invited everyone to a dinner after we all petitioned Walker City regarding the land next to her. What stood out is that she also invited the very person who wanted to make the apartments there! As time goes on, all of our "Riverbend" parents are slowly leaving this world, but they will be in our hearts forever.
We have been praying for you all.
Sincerely,
Bob and Kathy (Lambregtse) Knott
- Kathy (Lambregtse) Knott
August 09, 2017 4:46am
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your families in this time of grief. Dorothy was a great lady keep the great memories close to your heart.
- Mark & Linda Waldron
August 08, 2017 2:39pm
My sincere condolences to the Weller family on the passing of Dorothy Weller,you have my heartfelt sympathy.
Jerry Brock
- Jerry Brock
August 08, 2017 10:56am
Paul, John and the rest of the Weller family. Dorothy was a special person who will be missed by all of us. Carolyn and I will kept you in our thoughts and prayers.
- Bill Lewis
August 08, 2017 5:31am
To the Weller family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- The staff at Truck Repair Service
- Matt & Monica Goodfellow
August 08, 2017 5:11am
So sorry for your loss. I like to consider the life she led and the devotion to it, family, marriage, faith, and education. There truly is a place for a women like that in heaven.
- Mike Lewis
August 08, 2017 4:28am
To The Weller Family -
So very sorry for your loss. What a beautiful lady inside & out.
- Mandi Kishman
August 08, 2017 3:28am
To all Dorothy's family.... I was so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I enjoyed getting to know your parents and have them in swim class over the years! Your mom was a special lady and I will remember her fondly. Prayers to all of you
- Mary kutsche
August 07, 2017 12:46pm
Heartfelt condolences to the family of a truly lovely and loving presence – Dorothy Weller. Dorothy possessed that marvelous gift of making one feel valued and special. It seemed she often down-played her own needs and achievements to hear of yours. We cherished our visits when she and Harry visited us in California or we visited them in GR. Dolores Wolffis -- in a previous entry -- wrote that her late husband, Don, “thought of Dorothy as a favorite cousin”. Indeed, in a large family we all did! In her Christmas card last December, she wrote: “Just want you to know all is well here and so very much enjoyed Jim's visit. I love to stay connected". I grieve I didn’t stay connected since then, and that I did not know of her declining health. I would like to have told her "good-bye" and leave her with thoughts of how beautiful a person I thought she was. I hope she knew! Know that I wish each family member strength and healing as you seek to adjust your lives in your mother/grandmother/great-grandmother’s absence.
-Cousin Jim Cooper
- Jim Cooper
August 07, 2017 9:55am
Paul, John and the rest of the Weller family. I pray that God will carry you through this time of loss. May the memories of love, devotion and caring bring comfort to you in the days ahead.
- Mike Sipple
August 07, 2017 6:55am
To the entire Weller Family, our thoughts and Prayers are with you.
May God look over you and mend your hearts.
- Steve Donahue
August 07, 2017 6:52am
I have such fond memories of your mom. She had a wonderful smile---thats how I picture her. She loved her family which was so obvious. She always took time to greet Bob and I and ask about our children. What a blessing for you to have had such a wonderful mom. Hoping she will meet up with Bob 😊 he would love that. You are all in my thoughts and prayers...your family has been and will always be a blessing to me. My sympathy to you and praising God for the hope we have in Christ.
- Carol Boeskool
August 06, 2017 6:58am
Dear Family of Dorothy I wish to convey my condolences to all of you. I met Dorothy thru my second husband Don Wolffis who thought of Dorothy as a favorite cousin. May God Comfort you in your loss.
- Delores Wolffis
August 06, 2017 4:34am
So sorry for your loss of a beautiful, kind, generous and engaging mother and grandmother, and friend to many. She was such a sweetheart. May God's grace and peace comfort you in the days to follow.
- Betty McCarthy
August 05, 2017 4:44am
Charles and I are so sorry for your loss. Dorothy was such a sweet person and a blessing to her family and community. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Deborah Moon
August 04, 2017 6:30pm
Paul, Sherrie, Sam and Hazel - I am so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you in the days to come.
- Renee Kooyer
August 04, 2017 1:49pm
Skip, Sherri, Harry and Jake, Sorry to hear of Aunt Dorothy's passing. You're all in my thoughts.
- Val Seabolt