Obituary
Remembering Patricia J. Naber
Patricia J Naber, age 75, of, Grandville, was called home to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, May 16, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Gertrude Sjoerdsma, and sister-in-law, Judy Sjoerdsma. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 54 years, Erwin; children, Sandi (Tim) Gunnett, Kristi (Doug) Kiel, Sherri (Berny) Slomp, Kurt (Kathy) Naber; 20 grandchildren, including spouses; 2 great-grandchildren; siblings, Art (Hennie) Sjoerdsma, Dave (Mike) Sjoerdsma, Bob Sjoerdsma, Larry (Karen) Naber, Allen (Gloria) Naber; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pat was a loving, caring, warm, devout wife, mother, and grandmother. Pat’s mantra in life was, “Love, Pray, and Serve.” She was welcoming to anyone who came to her home where they would soon learn that she considered them family. She would tell all the grandchildren when she hugged them good-bye, “You are my favorite grandchild…...named ____.” Pat was full of life and loved pulling pranks on family and friends and making people laugh. She was very active in her devotional life and led many Bible study and prayer groups at church. She served her Lord passionately and generously at Cran Hill Ranch, World Renew, and most recently Wycliffe Associates. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 22, at 1:00 pm at First Reformed Church, 3060 Wilson Ave SW, Grandville, with Pastor Bud Pratt officiating. Interment West Drenthe Cemetery at 9:00 am on Wednesday. Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Deaf Teen Quest.
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