Esther Wiersma

Esther Marilyn (Cooper) Wiersma, age 85, of Jenison, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 20, 2018, and she is fine! She was preceded in death by her husband, James Wiersma. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Mary and Brian Van Zanten, Marcia Wiersma, Jane and Jim Krol, Barbara and Terry Kowalewsky, Sally and Daniel Klyn; grandchildren, Nicholas Van Zanten, Ellen and Jason Paulin, Joan and Chris DeBoer, Peter and Sara Krol, Corrie and Jon Letko, Grace and Dan Lee, Dana Krol, Mae Kowalewsky, Madelaine Kowalewsky, Charlotte Klyn, Cooper Klyn, Gerrit Klyn; great-grandchildren, Henrik, Lilah, Lucy, Jacob, Max, and Ava; sister, Mildred Hinken; brother, James Cooper; sister-in-law, Connie Wiersma; and several loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 23, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW with Rev. Mark Bennink and Rev. Jim Evenhouse officiating. Interment Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Benjamin’s Hope.

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February 26, 2018

Sorry for the loss of your mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

- Pam Klyn

February 22, 2018

Corrie, so sorry for the loss of your sweet grandma. I pray you have a wonderful time celebrating her life with your friends and family and you carry those stories in your heart for many years to come.

- Brenda Spratling

February 21, 2018

I loved your mom. She made me feel loved and accepted when I often did not. I pray for all of you who walked closer in life! May God grant you the peace and strength for the days ahead!

- Lori McQueen

February 21, 2018

So sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a great lady.

- Diane Dykstra

February 21, 2018

A light has gone out of your lives, but only temporarily. We're saddened by your loss, even as we look forward to that day of great family reunion.

- David and Rene Baatenburg