Ellen Jean Doornbos, age 70, of Hudsonville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father, Ladd Broene, father-in-law, Henry Doornbos, and sister-in-law, Mary Doornbos. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Gordon; their children, Craig and Christopher; mother, Carol Broene; sisters and brothers, Jan Langeland, Marian (Bob) Orange, Kathy (Rick) Wray, Al (Marge) Broene, Bob (Mary) Broene; mother-in-law, Loraine Doornbos; brother-in-law, Bob (Judy) Doornbos; many nieces and nephews. Ellen was the president of the Grand Rapids Griffins Booster Club for two years. Funeral services will be held on Sunday 4 pm at Covenant Community Church, 4276 Baldwin St., Hudsonville, with Rev. Steve Bristol officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family Saturday from 5-8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW, as well as an hour prior to the service at the church. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Spectrum Health Hospice for their loving care of Ellen. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Covenant Commnity Church Youth Missions.

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September 15, 2015 11:44am
So sorry to hear of Ellen's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

- Rog and Sue Bratt

September 14, 2015 5:04am
We are both so sorry to hear of Ellen's passing.. She always had a warm smile and fun personality!! We will be praying for you in the days ahead!! God Bless!!!

- Randy and Deb Johnson

September 13, 2015 5:10am
My wife Bonnie used to work with Ellen at Steelcase. When Craig was a baby,Ellen and Gord used to come over and play cards and Craig would lie in the baby seat on the floor near the table. Sort of lost track of them over the years. Sorry to hear of her passing. Duane and Bonnie De Vries

- Duane De Vries

September 13, 2015 4:37am
What a sweetheart and what a wonderful family. Remembering how well she always dressed and what pretty polished fingernails. A true lady. She will be deeply missed. How fortunate she was to have such a loving husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Gordon and the rest of your family.

- Bill & Karen Perkins

September 12, 2015 6:14pm
My sympathy to all of you.

- Eunice (Snippe) Kooiman, former classmate

September 11, 2015 8:07pm
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We are praying for you all, and will continue to do so in the difficult days, weeks, and months ahead.

- Mike and Shelley Stursma (Ryan, Gavin, and Leah)

September 10, 2015 11:55am
So very sorry to hear of Ellen's passing. In all the years I knew you, you always had such kind things to say about your wife. Treasure all the wonderful memories you shared together.

- Sue Taylor-Hodges

September 10, 2015 9:19am
So sorry to hear about cousin Ellen. Our thoughts are with her family and we praise God that she is with family in heaven.

- Judy Goote




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