Marian Stevens

March 6, 1927 ~
November 5, 2022

Marian Ruth (Buwalda) Stevens, age 95, of Jenison, completed God’s plan for her life on earth on Saturday, November 5, 2022. She is rejoicing in His presence with her husband of 56 years, James Stevens; parents, Gerrit and Fanny (Bos) Buwalda; brothers, Watson Buwalda, Charles Buwalda, and Philip and Marilyn Buwalda. She leaves behind her children, Chuck and Sharon (Hepworth) Stevens, Kerry Stevens, Ruth Stevens and Steve Latus; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Adam and Molly Stevens (Charlie, Evelyn), and Joshua and Heather Stevens (Carter, Ashton, Kenzie); sisters-in-law, Betty Buwalda, and Lois Stevens. Marian was a retired food columnist and features writer for the Advance Newspaper and a former Women’s Page writer for the Muskegon Chronicle. She served her church and community in many ways. Marian was also active in the areas of music and education. A celebration of Marian’s life will take place on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf, 6651 Scott St., Allendale. The burial will take place at Allendale Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday, November 8, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Fellowship Church or the Marian R. Stevens Fund of the Allendale Community Foundation for the Allendale Township Library.

Visitation
Tuesday, November 8
2:00pm - 4:00pm

MKD - Allendale
6651 Scott St.
Allendale, MI 49401
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Phone: (616) 895-4400

Visitation
Tuesday, November 8
6:00pm - 8:00pm

MKD - Allendale
6651 Scott St.
Allendale, MI 49401
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Phone: (616) 895-4400

Celebration of Life Service
Wednesday, November 9
11:00am

MKD - Allendale
6651 Scott St.
Allendale, MI 49401
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Phone: (616) 895-4400

Leave Your Tribute Message

November 08, 2022 10:18am
Marian was my mom's cousin and also my mom and dad's matchmaker back in the 1950s. After my mom and dad's passing, my husband and I became better acquainted with Marian and visited with her in her apartment on several occasions. She was a fount of information about the Buwalda family and North Muskegon and could recall so many details of life "back in the day". She was always so sweet, kind, and joyful that you couldn't leave her presence without having your own spirit lifted and thinking, "wow, I want to be like her when I get to be her age." We will miss her, but we know we will see her again some day. Tom and I send our deepest sympathies to Marian's family.

- Joan (Dykema) Eikenberry

November 08, 2022 9:18am
After Marian moved into Sunset she invited me to her home for tea. It was so sweet and a special experience for me. Really enjoyed getting to know her and learn about her life. Prayers for your family during this time.

- Connie Graham

November 06, 2022 7:36pm
I have so many happy memories of Marion. Shortly after we met, about 50 years ago, we discovered our birthdays were a day apart.So decided to celebrate together. Little did we know that we would celebrate together for over 50 Yrs. I was looking forward to doing it again this coming March. For the first years we had Peg Deemter celebrate with us, her birthday was a week after ours.Then we had our husbands join us for a birthday meal. Later us 3 women would go for lunch together. Marion and I never missed a single year, even several years ago when the Covi d was raging at Sunset Manor, we managed to eat lunch together in in her room. I will miss her

- Judy Westra

November 06, 2022 1:06pm
I had the privilege of working with Marian for 13 years and had many a laugh. From collecting her column (and samples) for upcoming Mealtimes with Marian at her home, to her wit and humor with everything and everyone. She was a great role model. She would just waltz into a room as though she owned it - loved that 😊

- Mary Metz (Klont)




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