Nell E.  Steers

Nell E. Petronella Elizabeth (VanDenWyngaard) Steers, known as Nell, age 91, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014 and went peacefully into the arms of God.  She joins her husband, Adrian, who preceded her in death on November 2, 2006 and her first born son, John Steers of Cedar Springs who passed away on February 4, 2007 after a valiant battle with cancer; and her brother, Nicholas Petrus VanDen Wyngaard.  Nell and Adrian were born in the Netherlands and came to the US in 1956 from Rotterdam on the SS Big Bear with three children, settled in Grand Rapids and had four more children.  They became US citizens and Nell worked as a nurse’s aide at Saint Mary’s Hospital for many years.  The last four years she spent at the Sanctuary of Saint Mary’s Nursing home where she received warm and friendly care during her last years.  The family thanks them for daily caring for Nell so lovingly.  She is survived by her sisters and brother who also moved here from the Netherlands:  Ann (Bert) Bakker of Kentwood,  Elizabeth Petronella (Tim) VanderSpoel of the Netherlands, and Joe (Julianne) VanDen Wyngaard of Grandville.   She is also survived by her  children, Anthony (Esther) Steers of California, Mary (Norm) Colborn of Germfask, Phillip (Karen) Steers of Colorado, Marv Steers of Grandville, Andrew (Pamela) Steers of Grand Rapids,  Edward (Kristi) Steers of California and by her daughter-in-law, Rosemary (Barber) Steers (John’s wife).  Nell was the grandmother of sixteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.  According to Nell’s wishes cremation has taken place.  A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday 10:15 AM at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3937 Wilson Ave. SW, Grandville with Fr. Chris Rouech officiating.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Saturday from 9:30-10:15 AM at the church prior to the service.