Evelyn Jean Rozema, age 83, of Jenison, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 2, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; son, Donald Jr; parents, Peter and Flora; brothers, Jay and Elsie, Ed and Sadie, and Ted Miedema. Evelyn will be lovingly remembered by her children; Jim (Jen) Rozema, Joy and Kevin Vander Kolk, Robert “Rocky” Rozema; grandchildren, Rachel Vander Kolk, Vance and Tiffany Vander Kolk; two great grandchildren; sister, Frances Schuur; brother, Donald and Jan Miedema; sister-in-law, Jan Miedema; best friend, Gail Persenaire. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2016 5:00 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Chapel, 4145 Chicago Dr., Grandville, MI 49418 with Rev. James Evenhouse officiating. Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday from 3:00 – 5:00 pm at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Alzheimer’s Association.
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July 10, 2016 4:00pm
My deepest sympathy for a dear friend. Your mom and I were friends for many years. May you find comfort in this time of sorrow.
- Carol Willette
July 07, 2016 10:52am
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Rozema family. Tom and I remember your Mom and Dad as such nice people. You Mom was always so friendly and such a happy person.
- Tom and Cathy Van Kalker
July 07, 2016 6:36am
On behalf of American House we want to convey our deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your Mother. We want to thank you for the privilege of caring for her at Sandalwood Manor. May God bless and comfort you as you grieve.
- Julie Ann Mesman
July 05, 2016 10:00am
Dear Rozema Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. Evie was a good friend of ours. Yvonne & I enjoyed working with her on the sales we held together. We didn't really call it "work" it was more a pleasure. Take peace in knowing that your mom was a believer in Christ as her Savior.
Dick & Yvonne Blake
- Dick Blake