Helga “Irene” Houston

Helga “Irene” Houston, age 82, of Wyoming, went to be with her saviour, Jesus Christ, on Monday, August 14, 2017 after a long battle with Alzheimers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie; son, Perry James; brother, Wolfgang Liebetrau; sister, Regina Fechner; sister-in-law, Roselind Morrison. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Rose (Tim) VanderMeer, Linda (Mike) Youroski; grandchildren, Sara (fiance, Jesse) Bruinsma, Daniel (Sarah) Bruinsma, David (Lisa) Bruinsma, Travis Youroski, Tanya Youroski; great granchildren, Kieryn and Asa Bruinsma; sister, Rosemarie (Karl Heinz) Fechner; brother-in-law, Willi Fechner; many nieces and nephews; dear friends Joe and Maria Russo. Irene was a strong, loving woman who adored her grandchildren and loved to spend time with them. She met her husband, Eddie, in Germany while stationed there in the Army and came to the U.S. with him after getting married and giving birth to her son Perry James. She learned to read English by going over the contents of canned goods. Funeral services will be held Thursday 1 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW, with Pastor Dennis Gilbert officiating. Interment Rest Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday from 12-1 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to Faith Hospice.

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August 17, 2017

Rose, your mom's service was beautiful today and you are her living legacy thru the commitment and love you gave these last years. God bless, Johanna and Paul

- Johanna Cobb

August 16, 2017

Rose and family, Very sorry for your loss, very happy the painful part of your mom’s journey is over, at least for her. Betz and I have gone through the loss of both parents, and it’s rough. Our hearts go out to all of you. I will say, the thing that brought us the most comfort during the hardest days following their passing, was trying to remember the names and faces of all of those that went on before them that might be anticipating their arrival. When you love someone, and they cross over to the other side, it feels like they take a piece of you with them. I’m pretty sure that when we get there, we get that piece back. You’re in our thoughts and prayers. Brian & Betz

- Brian and Betsi Slane

August 16, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you Rose and family. Your in our thoughts and prayers.

- Deana and Heidi

August 15, 2017

To the best woman I know, who was full of love and forgiveness, my best friend. I'm sorry I wasn't there, in the end, but every night, all I would think is how much I would love a hug from my mom. The kind of love I have for you will never die. We love you dearly and will never forget all the wonderful little things you'd do.

- Mike, Linda, Travis, and Tanya Youroski