Margaret Berkenpas

Margaret Berkenpas, age 81, of Grand Rapids, was called home to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her infant son; granddaughter, Amber VandenBerg; several brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Lester; their children, Leslie and Barb Berkenpas, Barbara Berkenpas, Gary Berkenpas, Steve and Vicky Berkenpas; grandchildren, Jason, Lisa, Micah, and Dylan Berkenpas, Mike VandenBerg; brothers, Henry and Margaret Zuverink, John and Ann Zuverink, Don and Yvonne Zuverink; sister, Sarah and Oren Mercer; sisters-in-law, Kiel Zuverink, Carrie Zuverink, Jean and Peter Visser, Gladys and Al Vanniman, Ann and Sam Berkenpas-Tjepkema; brothers-in-law, Robert Berkenpas, Willard Berkenpas; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Margaret was a sweet, loving and selfless woman whose faith in Christ was her joy in life. Funeral services will be held on Thursday 11:00 am at Bethany United Reformed Church, 5401 Byron Center Ave. SW, Wyoming with Rev. Casey Freswick officiating. Interment Winchester Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday from 5-8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Mid America Reformed Seminary or Zion Christian School.