Janet Roskam, age 80, of Jenison, passed away from Parkinson’s Disease on Monday, August 17, 2020, and entered into the presence of her Lord and is now fully healed and singing with the Heavenly Choir. She was born on September 9, 1939, in Langweer, Friesland, The Netherlands. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fokke and Jetske (Luinenburg) Klijnsma; sisters, Anty Van Maldegem, Eelkje Dykstra, Wietske De Groot; and brother, Beent Klijnsma. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 59 years, Gary; children, Richard and Carol Roskam, Nancy and Mark Hill, Ronald Roskam and Luda Kostyukhina; Kevin and Char Roskam; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Tetsje Hoekstra, Getsje Noordzij, Atsje (Lammert) Zwaagstra; brother, Harm (Ittie) Klijnsma; brothers-in-law, Johannes (Netty) Van Maldegem, Tedman Dykstra; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Grace (John) VanderMolen. A public graveside service will be held on Friday, August 21, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Georgetown Township Cemetery, with Rev. Jerry Van Groningen officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday, August 20, from 6-8 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Faith Hospice or Gideons International. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Janet’s favorite aide from Faith Hospice, Brenda Blumer, for the wonderful care she provided to Janet.
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January 27, 2021 11:09pm
ohann Wolfgang von Goethe, German poet and author
The sum which two married people owe to one another defies calculation. It is an infinite debt, which can only be discharged through eternity.
- Edward Dieterich
August 26, 2020 1:20pm
My deepest sympathy to Gary and the Roskam Family. It is wonderful to know that she now joined the "Heavenly Choir".
Gary, you may recall that we used to have coffee together, while attending Calvin. May God give you the strength you need during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
George T. Tuinstra
- George T. Tuinstra
August 21, 2020 3:30pm
Dear Gary
Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. We will connect with you when we get home from camping Gary. May God give you comfort & strength. Your friends in Christ
Norm & Marge
- Norm & Marge Dykman
August 20, 2020 7:59am
Gary so sorry to hear of Janet's passing, she will be greatly missed she was a sweet lady, But we know she is in a better place. Prayers for you and your family, Dianne (Kessel) Teunis
- Dianne (Kessel) Teunis
August 20, 2020 2:47am
Bêste Germ en famylje,
Ek namens myn mem wol ik jimme kondolearje mei it
ferstjerren fan dyn leave frou, (skoan-) mem en (oer-)beppe. Wy winskje jimme folle sterkte en Gods leafde en krêft ta foar de kommende tyd.
In groet út Balk, Fryslân,
Riem Kingma- Roskam
Riemke Stapersma-Kingma en fam.
- Riemke Stapersma
August 19, 2020 4:27pm
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in these trying times. Janet will be missed by many people that knew her. Best wishes to you and your family.
- Robert Illenberg
August 19, 2020 12:36pm
My dear friend always
- Edward Dieterich
August 19, 2020 1:59am
Dear Ome Germ , cousins and grand children
We’re thinking of you all, sending you condolences.
Love, Jelle Harry , Jolanda. Jelmer,Jildert and Jornt Zuidstra from Zwaag in Holland
- jolanda zuidstra
August 18, 2020 11:26pm
Sending you condolences, and prayers in this difficult time.
Harry and Elizabeth wever
- Elizabeth Wever - Klijnsma
August 18, 2020 5:18pm
Our deepest sympathy Gary prayers for you and your family.
- Henry and AliceLuinenburg
August 18, 2020 5:10pm
Dear Ome Germ, and dear cousins,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grieving. We're grateful to know where she is and that we will all join her to be with Jesus soon.
May His peace be with you now and always.
Much love,
Mathilde, Rose-Anna, Ben and Emily-Jane
from New Zealand
- Mathilde Noordzij
August 18, 2020 4:55pm
Sending our sympathy, condolences, Love and prayers to the Gary Roskam Family ! May God surround you with His loving arms and give you peace and comfort!
❤️ Nels & Kay Rotman
- Nels & Kay Rotman
August 18, 2020 4:48pm
Grandma was and still is one of the most important people in my life. A strong woman who loved Jesus and her family unwaveringly. She ran her race and persevered until the end. Her witness and testimony of the light of Jesus shone through every crack of her broken vessel. I will miss her immensely, but am so thankful that she is with her first love and believe with all my heart that we won’t be too far behind. About a month ago when I told my oldest Isaac that we were going to see Grandma Great for the last time because she was going to see Jesus soon, he responded with such excitement: “Gabriel! Did you hear that?!? Grandma Great is going to see Jesus soon! And we’re going to see Jesus soon too!” Oh what a precious reminder of the joy that we have because we are not citizens of this world; that our hope is in the promise of eternity with Jesus and that we expectantly await His return for His bride where we will be reunited with our brothers and sisters (and Grandma) in Christ. I love you forever Grandma. Awaiting His return.....
- Erin Ayala
August 18, 2020 12:38pm
Kevin, Ron and The Roskam Family
Thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time! May the Lord provide you comfort and peace.
- Kevin & Brandy Ullery
August 18, 2020 12:21pm
My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family. Look to the Lord and his strength: seek his face always. 1 Chronicles 16:11
- David Radde
