Esther Louise Penninga

May 11, 1928 ~
January 3, 2022

Esther Louise Penninga, age 93, of Jenison, was lovingly and tenderly called home to her Lord and Savior, on Monday, January 3, 2022. Esther will be remembered for her passion and dedication of serving and helping others in any way she could. For many years she volunteered at Bibles for Missions Thrift Store and was able to go on several mission trips. She loved her family and cherished spending time with her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Kate Ondersma; husband, Henry; as well as her nine siblings. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Daniel and Linda Penninga, Sandra and Patrick Mastenbrook, Mary and David Kleinjans, and foster son, Paul Hayden; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Dorothy Ondersma; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Baldwin St. Christian Reformed Church, 2101 Baldwin St., Jenison with Pastor Don Van Slyke and nephew, Pastor David Prince officiating. Burial will take place at Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family prior to the service at church from 9:00-11 AM. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Bibles for Missions Thrift Center, 7359 Cottonwood Dr., Ste A, Jenison, 49428 or to Faith Hospice (https://faithhospicecare.org/donate/).

Visitation
Monday, January 10
9:00am - 11:00am

Baldwin St. Christian Reformed Church
2101 Baldwin St.
Jenison, MI 49428
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Funeral Service
Monday, January 10
11:00am

Baldwin St. Christian Reformed Church
2101 Baldwin St.
Jenison, MI 49428
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Leave Your Tribute Message

January 06, 2022 9:24am
I had the pleasure of being with Esther a few times this fall (with my mom, Jan). What a special lady. Praying for peace and comfort for your family.

- Suzy Snoap

January 05, 2022 7:42pm
I loved talking to Aunt Esther about the old times in the Ondersma family. She gave me a wonderful feeling of being included in the family. The last time I saw her, she asked if I remembered the baby buggy she and Aunt Mary gave me. I think I have a picture of that baby buggy. Another time, she told me she brought my brother Gerald who had MS to classical music concerts She was always welcoming. I heard of all the giving she did for other people over the years. She was a very special person. My prayers are with her family that loved her.

- Tim and Mary Kurz

January 04, 2022 6:12pm
Sympathy to all of you in the loss of your dear Mom and Grandma. I always enjoyed running into her over the years and thinking back... all the way to Alba St. Thanking God for her long life! Praying God will comfort you as you miss her.

- Gwen Fryling Snoeyink




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