Judy Hope (Harris) Roon, age 78, of Allendale, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Judy worked for many years at Metropolitan Hospital as a surgical nurse. As her family grew, she became a very passionate and caring homemaker. She was active in the Allendale Sports Boosters while managing the athletic concession stands. She was her children’s and grandchildren’s number one sports fan. Judy was a woman of faith. She dedicated her time to her family and to serving her Lord. She was proud of the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren and the legacy of faith they have carried on. She was preceded in death by her husband and best friend, Russ Roon; parents, Ward and Gertrude Harris; sister, Jo-Ann DeGrush; brothers-in-law, George Smart and Pete Roon; and sister-in-law, Grace Roon. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Amy and Rick Hansen, Ronda and Zach Ruf, James and Traci Roon, Steven Russell and Lynnea Roon, Jennifer Hope and Thomas Vollmer; grandchildren, Aspen, Jacob, Annika, Joshua, Jeremiah, Emily, Abbigail, Isaac, Bryson, Braden, Tyler, Austin, Gwendolyn, Ronan, Roselyn and one more on the way; sisters-in-law, Muriel Smart and Betty Roon-Jacobs; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at Rusk Christian Reformed Church, 10354 92nd Avenue, Allendale with Rev. Mark Neymeiyer officiating. Interment Rusk Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Rusk Christian Reformed Church and Tuesday one hour prior to the funeral. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Jenison Pink Out or Cambridge & Georgetown Manors Baruch Senior Ministries.
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March 19, 2018 6:02pm
I have fond memories of working with Judy at Allendale Public Schools. She always had a smile when you needed it. Peace and sympathy to her family.
- Jan Ditmar
March 19, 2018 3:53pm
To all my cousins,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Aunt Judy was a beautiful soul, caring, compassionate and a wonderful example to her family in all of her circumstances on life’s journey. She will be greatly missed and leaves behind many delightful memories for me.
Debbie Lush
- Debbie Lush
March 19, 2018 8:58am
Thoughts and Prayers going out too the Roon Families at this time...Judy was a loving caring lady and will surely be missed by all....Thanks too Judy for the many memories working with the concession stands at the Allendale High School and meeting and working with other parents that our kids went too school with....God bless All..Hugs, Ron and Linda Highland
- Ron and Linda Highland
March 19, 2018 7:45am
I am so sorry for your loss. Mom Judy is a very special woman and will be forever loved and remembered for her upbeat caring, loving self. Love you all, keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. ❤️❤️
- Tracey Highland & Family
March 18, 2018 1:39pm
Rhonda and family, sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom was a big presence while we were growing up and was always super nice. Happy to have known her. Peace to you and your family. Sincerely, Shelly (Allen) Micho and family
- Shelly Micho
March 18, 2018 1:25pm
Please accept our condolences in the passing of your mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. We always enjoyed seeing her at our Ne-Bo-Shone 4th of July picnics and other gatherings. She was a wonderful woman, with a wonderful family.
The Winquist Family
Ne-Bo-Shone Ranch
Luther, MI
- Tomison E Winquist
March 18, 2018 5:06am
We were so sad to hear about your mom. We remember her well - always a smile on her face! We know how much she will be missed, but she left a great legacy in her family. May God see you all through the grief felt and usher you into the time when memories of her will only make you smile!
- Stev and Carol Clark
March 17, 2018 6:01pm
Aunt Judy will always hold a special place in my heart. All my cousins and their family’s are in my thoughts and prayers, I am happy knowing she is with Uncle Russ and Grandma
- Evey and Rusty Nichols
March 17, 2018 4:47pm
Dear Amy,
Our deepest sympathy to you Rick and children. She was quite lady. Her faith such a beautiful legacy and assurance for all of you.
Mark and Carrie Lovett
- Mark and Carrie Lovett
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