Ellna M. Rotman

Rotman, Ellna M. Ellna M. Rotman (TenBrink), age 91, went to heaven on Easter. What a blessed day! She will be welcomed into heaven by her Savior and her husband, Jay Rotman and family members, John, Steve, Jason, Linda, and Katie. She will be lovingly remembered by her family of 10 children: Floyd & Jenny Forner, Jim Rotman, Nelson & Betsy Hansen, Mel & Joan Rotman, John & Rosemary Nuland, Pete & Eloise Jacobus, Bob & Jan Homan, Dave & Jan Rotman, Cal Rotman, Tim & Marla Rotman. Her grandchildren are: Tim & Pam Van Eck, Phil & Diane Forner, Mike & Patti Buist, Jeff & Lori Ann Rotman, Deb Rotman, Scott & Cindy Pikaart, Doug & Jamie Dekker, Dean & Jill Boomstra, Dave & Sheri Newenhouse, Todd & Tami Sneller, Brent & Holly Heeres, Glenn & Becky Kortman, Keith & Jill Van Eck, Matt & Brenda Van Eck, Murray & Stephanie Williams, Benji & Ashley Zimmerman, Brad & Autumn Zimmerman, Toby Rotman, Noah Rotman, Caleb Rotman, Zeke Rotman, and Sawyer Rotman. She also had many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Her descendants total over 100. Her extended family are Joe & Ruth Rotman, Ralph Rotman, Francis Elzinga, Joan Ryder, Marge Ten Brink, Jo Ten Brink, Jean Ten Brink, and Ruby Ten Brink. She was a great Christian mom, church volunteer, camp counselor, and camp cook at Cran Hill Ranch. In addition, after raising 10 children, she was the catering cook for Grand Valley State University. We are so thankful for the staff at Beachside - Oak Crest in Holland for the care they gave our mother. What a wonderful gift you gave her! Funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 24 at Spring Valley Church, 5947 Lake Michigan Dr, Allendale, MI at 1 PM. Her son, Pastor Tim Rotman will be officiating. Interment Allendale Township Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, April 23 from 2–4 PM and 6–8 PM at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf (corner of Avery and Scott) 6651 Scott St., Allendale. Memorial contributions may be made to Cran Hill Camper Scholarship Fund.

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March 26, 2015

Jenny and Floyd and family, So sorry to hear of your mother passing, but rejoicing that she is with Christ!! Kim Vander Helm

March 26, 2015

Dear Rotman family, My sympathy to you all as you miss your dear mother. She meant so much to me growing up, welcoming me into your home for Sunday dinners. What a comfort it is to know she is now in the arms of our loving Lord. Diane Daling

March 26, 2015

Rejoicing, yet cannot even imagine what it must be to see Jesus face to face. It will be 3 years ago that Dan left to see Him and I treasure all the comforts of Scripture as we say with confidence "The Lord is my helper" and this verse that is one of my treasures "The memory of the righteous will be a blessing" Proverbs 10:7a Barbara Buist

March 26, 2015

My memories of Ellna are so sweet. She was gentle and a very good listener. She always thought the best of people and worked so very hard. I have always admired and loved her. Tom and I want to express our sympathy and love to the whole family who have meant a lot to us. I look forward to greeting her in heaven some day. Jill Vander Zouwen

March 26, 2015

Dear Forner Family, My sympathy to you all. I understand that Ellna was an incredible women and I'm sorry that I did not know her. I'm away on a study leave this week, but so glad it worked for the memorial service to be held at Spring Valley. --Pastor Rob Rob Wondergem

March 26, 2015

Thank you, everyone, for all the love and memories shared at the visitation, funeral, and in our mailboxes! We are so comforted with your words, encouragement, and acts of kindness. God is good! Betsy Hansen