Mary Bol

Mary A. (Plakmeyer) Bol, age 81, of Jenison, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 4, 2023. Mary was a kind and loving wife, mom, grandma, and great-grandma who was blessed with a humble and gentle spirit. She was a preschool teacher at Jenison Christian School for many years, influencing children at an early age to walk in the light of Jesus. She was a charter member of Cottonwood Church in Jenison, serving with her time and talents in many ways. She volunteered her time at various organizations including the Bibles for Missions Thrift Store, and mission trips to Mississippi. Above all, spending time with her family was her greatest joy. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Bob Plakmeyer and Dave Plakmeyer. She will be dearly missed by her husband of 59 years, Ron Bol; children and grandchildren, Tom and Sheri Groelsema (Nathan and Sarah Groelsema, Abbie and Michael Deter, Emily and Jim Vos, Kalley Groelsema), Doug and Karin Bol (Caleb and Allison Bol, Jacob and Christine Bol, Elise Bol, Larissa Bol), Greg and Heidi Bol (Hunter, Ashton, Savannah Bol); great-grandchildren, Emmalyn, Isaiah, Aubrie, Addilyn, Kinsley, Josie, and Titus; sister, Sharon and Ron Stryd; brother, Steve and Kathy Plakmeyer; several loving nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Cottonwood Church, 1101 Cypress, Jenison, with her son-in-law, Rev. Tom Groelsema, and Rev. Matthew Palsrok officiating. The burial will take place at Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday, February 6, from 5-8 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed via this link: https://www.cottonwoodcrc.com/bol. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Jenison Christian School https://www.jenisonchristian.org/support/giveonline.cfm or Mississippi Christian Family Services https://www.mschristianfamily.org/.