Joyce Elaine Folkertsma

June 22, 1944 ~
December 19, 2023

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On December 19, 2023, Joyce Elaine Folkertsma, aged 79, from Grand Rapids, MI, passed into her new life; a glory so long anticipated. She is survived by sisters-in-law, Beverly Folkertsma and Norma Kapteyn; a brother-in-law, Albert DeVries; as well as numerous nieces and nephews along with their children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Laura Folkertsma; her siblings, Richard Folkertsma, Deanna and Klaas Kapteyn, Linda DeVries; her nephews, Daniel and Michael Kapteyn; nieces, Rachael Morrison and Joy VanLaar. Joyce was filled with hospitality, had many friends and enjoyed visiting and encouraging people with poems, artwork and music. Her artwork expressed a determined, faithful heart that leaned on Jesus. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, December 27 at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Kentwood with a visiting time to follow. Interment Grandville Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Care Cardinal Cascade Assisted Living (memo Joyce) at 6117 Charlevoix Woods Court SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546.

Memorial Service
Wednesday, December 27
2:00pm

MKD - Kentwood
4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
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December 23, 2023 3:17pm
She was my dearest friend. I take great comfort in knowing she is with Lord. She will never suffer again.

- Esther Dyk

December 23, 2023 9:47am
Joyce had the most warm hearted soul with the voice of an angel. She was a great friend. We made some wonderful memories.She will be deeply missed but at the same time rejoicing in her new life.

- Linda Holman

December 22, 2023 9:49am
I have the warmest memories of Joyce when I worked at Millbrook Church. She often would come into the office and share a poem, a song, or just a friendly smile. She’ll be missed.

- Carrie Scott

December 22, 2023 8:40am
She was my teacher at Lansing Christian School. I believe it was her first teaching job, right out of Calvin College. I remember how beautifully she sang. I am sorry to hear of her passing. May she rest in peace and rise in glory.

- Thomas Folkert

December 21, 2023 6:09pm
Our sympathies to all of you during this Christmas season. She now joins some of her dear family members. I know she will be missed. I’m sorry I won’t be able to make it to the service.

- Ruth Frederick




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