Evelyn Viola (Myers) Potgeter, age 83, of Allendale, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 12, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Dale Potgeter; son, Gary Dale Potgeter; granddaughter, Courtney Jo Potgeter; great granddaughter, Avery Kae Potgeter; and siblings, Lillian, Dorothy, Ernie and Frank. She will be greatly missed by her sons, David (Cyndi) Potgeter, Tom (Kae) Potgeter; 4 granddaughters, Katie, Kari, Andrea (Josh) Thurkettle, Brianna (Adam) Arends; 3 great grandchildren, Kylee Thorsen, Camerin Arends, and Peyton Arends; and several nieces and nephews. She was widely known for her delicious baked goods which she delivered to many of her close friends and family members throughout the Allendale area. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday at 1 PM at First Allendale Christian Reformed Church, 5734 Country View, Allendale, with Rev. Tim Howerzyl officiating. Interment Allendale Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family during a memorial visitation on Monday from 7-9 PM at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Spectrum Health Hospice.
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February 17, 2016 3:24am
Our sympathy to the family, Dale and Ev are together now with Jesus.
- Don & Cheryl Mulder, Allendale Auto Service
February 15, 2016 5:12pm
We are so sorry of your mother's passing and she now rest in the arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We know she has left you with many good memories to help you through this difficult time.
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7
- Buz and Genese Snyder
February 15, 2016 4:37am
My deepest sympathy to her family. She was my golf partner and will be deeply missed. She was welcomed with open arms by her Lord and Savior.
Lucy Wierda
- Lucy Wierda
February 14, 2016 4:59pm
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Ev was a wonderful lady who was loved especially by (little Dale) he thought the world of Ev. She will be deeply missed. Ev is with her wonderful husband of 62 years again and family members.
- Dale & Jana Berens
February 13, 2016 10:01am
RIP good and faithful servant.
- Mary DeVos