Karla Veltman, age 73, of Hudsonville, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 10, 2020. She was a lover of flower gardening, road trips, quilting for Alpha Grand Rapids, Bible study, and camping and boating in Traverse City. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 47 years, Don; her children and grandchildren, Kevin and Kristin Veltman (Payton, Garrett, Campbell), Dean and Kristen Veltman (Hannah, Emma, Kaden), Scott and Christy Veltman (Ashley, Jacob, Hailey); brothers, Wes and Rita Hubers, Louie and Mary Hubers; mother-in-law, Jeannette Veltman; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Elka Golba, Ron and Sandy Veltman, Harold and Nancy Veltman, James and Sarah Veltman; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 11 am at Messiah CRC, 2900 Springdale, Hudsonville, with Pastor Nate Meldrim and Pastor Gale Tien, officiating. Burial Floral View Memorial Gardens. Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday from 5-8 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW and on Tuesday from 10-10:45 am at church prior to the service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Messiah CRC or Alpha Grand Rapids.
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September 15, 2020 4:54pm
Dear Don and family,
Shirley and I extend our condolences as you experience this loss of a dear wife, mother and a whole lot more. May you continue to experience God's grace in the days ahead. We were always encouraged by your smiles and interest in our lives as we met on various occasions. Shalom,
George & Shirley Vink
- George Vink
September 15, 2020 3:06am
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Kevin, we are very sorry to hear of your, and your family’s loss. We will be praying for you.
- Jason and Marcy Brink (Guikema)
September 14, 2020 1:07pm
Don,
Sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy for you and your family.
- Larry Koets
September 14, 2020 12:44pm
Dear Don and family, Just wanted to say I worked with Karla many years ago at Gemmens and we instantly hit it off and shared many good times and laughs there. May the Lord give you peace and understanding during this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Deb Hoeve
September 14, 2020 10:32am
We are thinking of you Don, your children and grandchildren as you mourn the loss of Karla. Our hearts are sad for all of you. May you all feel God’s big arms of peace wrapped around you during this difficult time.
Jerry and Mary Nichols
- Jerry and Mary Nichols
September 14, 2020 9:07am
We are grieved to hear of Karla's passing. We particularly have fond memories of 'mom talks' about piano lessons. Our prayers are with her precious family. The Zuidemas, Al and Anita
- Anita Zuidema
September 13, 2020 5:11pm
Hi Don, Ron Wybenga let me know of Karla's passig, and I passed that along to the GM Breakfast group. I know you will have great support from your family and your church, but there are a bunch of other old guys out here thinking of you as well. Our prayers for you and your family.
- Mike Hankinson
September 12, 2020 6:03pm
Don and family , we were so surprised and saddened to hear of Karla’s death. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jerry and Sandy Miedema
- Jerry Miedema
September 12, 2020 6:08am
Don. So sorry to hear of your loss. Too soon and in such an already trying time. Hope to see you if and when things get back to normal.
- Scott McPherson
September 12, 2020 5:31am
My condolences to Don and family. I have no words that can adequately express how my heart grieves for you.
- Andy VanderMolen
September 11, 2020 11:02am
My deepest sympathies to Don and the entire family.
- Bill Smith
September 10, 2020 5:23pm
Karla was such a special lady. She served quietly I remember her (and Don) jumping in to do dishes at my house after dinner. We worked together to throw the Kids Hope Christmas parties for a few years. She was thoughtful and kind and could turn paper into beautiful cards. She turned castoff fleece into amazing scarves and blessed many at Mel Trotter Mission who received them. She had such an infectious laugh. I was blessed to know her and am so saddened that she's gone but so grateful to know where she is.
- Rebecca VanderMolen
September 10, 2020 5:10pm
My heart aches for your loss and our Holiday
Park family loss. We have so many wonderful
Years together in TC. I loved to hear Karla laugh.
She was such a delight. Your family will have a
lot of support in the future as you carry on the
Tradition that Karla would have wanted. God will
show you the way & comfort you as you move forward.
Much love Bev Matsko #22
- Beverly Matsko
September 10, 2020 4:33pm
Our sincere condolences to your entire family during this difficult time. Thanks to your wonderful journaling, we were able to experience her journey to her Lord. She will always be remembered and treasured by your extended family and all that knew her.
- Jack and Jan Matsko
September 10, 2020 2:19pm
Condolences to the family in this sad time.
Cousin Joanne McClain
- Joanne McClain
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