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Remembering Edith Docter

Edith Docter, age 87, of Jenison, went to Glory on Monday, April 29, 2019, and is now face to face in the presence of her Lord and Savior. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Arthur. Edie was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and a beloved sister and aunt who cherished her family. Her joy in life was being together as a family, making wonderful memories together.  She is missed and honored by her children, Arlene and Bruce Helder, John and Dawn Docter, Donna and Bob Driesenga, Jo and Jim Van Huis, Art and Wendy Docter, Carol and Larry Huttinga, Sharon and Tim Vander Kodde, Jim and Lori Docter, Beth and Gary Bouwman, Lisa VanDenTop; 44 grandchildren and their spouses; 71 great-grandchildren; sisters and brother, Sadie Knoper, Betty and John Templeman, Ben and Diane Zandstra; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law,  Alvina and Bill De Boer, Al and Joyce Docter, Sharyn Docter, Hennie Docter; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Cornerstone United Reformed Church, 6442 36th Ave., Hudsonville, with Rev. Philip Vos officiating. Interment will be held at Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 from 4-8 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. and also on Thursday from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mid-America Reformed Seminary (229 Seminary Dr., Dyer, IN 46311). 

 

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To the family and loved ones of Mrs. Docter, who we know will be dearly missed. Almighty God promised at Revelation 21:4 that he will wipe away all our tears. Death, pain, and sorrow will be no more. So you can take great comfort from drawing close to God in prayer. He will help sustain and support all of you to endure during these difficult times. My deepest condolences.

— D.R.

So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. What a nice tribute to her in the obituary I remember her voice in our backyard, calling all of you in birth order to come for supper. I know she will be missed, but she is with her Lord and Saviour eternally.

— Sue Kuipers

John/ Dawn & family: our very deepest sympathy to all of you with your mom’s passing to glory. How wonderful she knew her Savior & you will see her again one day

— Doug & Bonnie Burgess

Lisa and family, My deepest condolences to all of you.

— Karen Morgan

Our deepest sympathy to you and family....🙏💕🙏💕

— Jim and Sue Offringa

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