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Remembering Janice A. Miedema

Janice A. Miedema, age 86, of Wyoming, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 17, 2017. She was preceded in death by her son, Daniel Peter Miedema; her parents, Edward and Ila Connors; and brother, Edward Connors. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 60 years (celebrated June 21), Donald; children, Douglas Miedema (Tammy), Debra Rottschafer (David), Donald Scott Miedema (Clark); her pride and joy grandchildren, Samantha Samuels (Mike), Justin Miedema (Stephanie), Blake Rottschafer, Paige Rottschafer; great granddaughter, Presley Samuels; and many extended family members. Jan volunteered for many years for the Salvation Army and enjoyed many years working for Rogers Department Store. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Friday, July 21 at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW, with Pastor Don Van Slyke officiating.  Interment Rest Lawn Memorial Park.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday from 5-8 pm at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Salvation Army.

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To the Miedema Family, although I have not seen Jan for many years, we worked together at Rogers Department store for about 20 years. Jan was always a positive, loving person who I thoroughly enjoyed knowing. May God bless you and comfort you.

— Shirley Lawton

Don and family, We want to extend our deepest sympathies to all of you. Jan will surely be missed by many. You are in our thoughts and prayers. 🙏🙏🙏 Dave and Cheryl Morris

— Dave&Cheryl Morris

I'm so sorry to hear of Jan's passing. I worked with her in the jewelry department and Rogers Department store...we called ourselves the jewelry gems and she most certainly was a gem...I loved her laugh and smile also...thank God she is now doing both in heaven! Will miss ya Jan, Jayne

— Jayne Walters

Jan, even though we didn't know each other long, your example of a faithful, loving Christian woman will stay with me forever . I loved your laugh and how you could make anyone feel welcome and loved. Thanks for the influence you had on my life. I love you and am glad that you have a much better place to be. With much love, Sandy

— Sandy Willis

You have treated Jon, Michelle, Morgan, Sarah and Madison like family for 15 years... I will cherish the fact Jon and I were able to see you last week and visit and I will always be thankful I had the chance to give you a kiss goodbye not knowing it would be the last time... We will miss your wave as we drive by it will never be the same going to the lake knowing you will not be sitting there in your lawn chair smiling... we love you Jan...Heaven is lucky to have you!

— Jon Hale family

Don and family, know you have my most sincere thoughts, prayers and sympathy.

— Rocki

To the Miedema Family, I am so very sorry for the loss of Janice. Dealing with death can be one of the hardest things that we can deal with in life. I know Words can only do so much in a time like this, but please take comfort from gods word at Isaiah 26:19- " Your dead will live. My corpses will rise up. Awake and shout joyfully you residents in the dust! The earth will let those powerless in death come to life!" Yes, The bible promises a resurrection right here to earth! (John 5:28,29) What a wonderful time it will be to see Janice again! Please know that I am thinking of you and your family at this difficult time! Sincerely, Caleb Aniol Jw.org

— Caleb

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