Nancy Boelens-Groen

April 3, 1947 ~
July 31, 2023

Nancy Lynn Boelens-Groen, age 76, of Grand Rapids, went to her eternal home on Monday, July 31, 2023. Nancy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Nancy loved serving her community through being a pastor for the last 15 years. Nancy was a fierce advocate for domestic violence survivors and supported many people through that ministry. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Herman and Beatrice Boelens; sisters, Lori, and Mary; sons, Timothy Mark Dykema, and Thomas Michael Dykema; and sisters-in-law, Barbara Ann, and Bernice Ruth. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Roger Groen-Boelens; children, Jody and Kevin Woodgate, Jeff and Karen Groen; daughter-in-law, Judy Dykema; grandchildren, Troy Dykema, Tyler Dykema, Taylor Dykema, Shyann Woodgate, and Tanner Dykema; great-grandchildren, Sterling, Sawyer, and Adaline; niece, Micki Jo Ranson; sister-in-law, Carolyn Joyce Groen. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at 1 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Sunday, August 20, from noon-1:00 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Safe Haven Ministries.

Memorial Visitation
Sunday, August 20
12:00pm - 1:00pm

MKD - Grandville
4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418
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Phone: (616) 534-8656

Memorial Service
Sunday, August 20
1:00pm

MKD - Grandville
4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418
Get Directions

Phone: (616) 534-8656

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August 07, 2023 6:31pm
Dear Roger and Family, We were so very sorry to receive the news of Nancy's passing. Her bright star has been relocated to heaven. Our last visit with the two of you was several years ago at the cottage in Clear Lake. No matter what health or personal troubles she was facing, Nancy was always cheerful and upbeat. We could all learn a few lessons from her. I will never forget how warmly and openly she greeted me on my first visit to Muskegon. She will be greatly missed. Our sincere condolences, Dave and Julie

- Dave and Julie VandenBerg (Dave is a cousin to Nan

August 02, 2023 7:32am
Roger & Family, We are so sorry to hear of your dear wife's homegoing...May our Lord lift you up with His love, peace and faith through this saddened time. Find comfort in knowing she is with Jesus and you will see her again...Bless you..The Stearns'

- Denny & Bonnie Stearns




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