Riley Nichole Westerhuis

Westerhuis, Riley Nichole Riley Nichole Westerhuis, age 11, of Hudsonville, passed away early Christmas morning after a nine month battle with cancer. She was born June 6, 2002 in Grand Rapids. Riley was a sixth grader at Riley Middle School and a Hudsonville Rocket Cheerleader. She was a beautiful girl inside and out who had a love for her family that exceeded all. Riley loved listening to music especially the Beatles, working in her garden, and spending time with her family and friends. Riley will be deeply missed by her father, Brian Westerhuis; step mother, Lindsay Olson; sisters, Kyla, Katelyn, Lilly and Kora all of Hudsonville; paternal grandparents, Bonnie and Bill Fleetham of Ada, Warren and Debbie Westerhuis of Grand Rapids; maternal grandparents, Gary and Anne Olson of Gaylord; great grandmothers, Lillian Bosscher of Lowell, Yvette Martin of Gaylord; aunts and uncles, Amy (Kade) Westerhuis, Molly Fleetham, Rachael Olson, Tyler Olson; cousins, Ana and Travis. Funeral services will be held on Monday 1 pm at Fair Haven Church, 2900 Baldwin, Hudsonville with Rev. Bruce Huseby officiating. Interment Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday from 4-8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW and on Monday from 12-12:45pm at the church prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Riley Westerhuis Fund through West Michigan Community Bank.

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March 26, 2015

bye Riley Westerhuis see you up there damian Oostveen

March 26, 2015

My name is Austin hall and I went to school with her at south elementary I am so sad she is gone. I won't be able to see her great smile anymore. She was such a nice person. She will be greatly missed by me and everyone that knew her. Austin hall ( 5 th grade)

March 26, 2015

our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Elsenbroeks

March 26, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. Riley was a real trooper with everything she went through. We are so glad she was able to meet "Calvin". To Brian, Lindsay, Bonnie, Bill, Amy & Molly, stay strong and stick close to family! All our love. Judy & Rob (Essenberg) Coles

March 26, 2015

We will love you for a thousand years.......... Anonymous

March 26, 2015

Words cannot describe the sadness that is in our hearts for all of you. May you always feel her presence in your heart and know that you have a very sweet angel to watch over you. Ron & Wyndi Moore

March 26, 2015

My daughter went to school with Riley and our entire family sends our love and comfort your way. may God be with you now & always. Stacy Vis & family

March 26, 2015

We pray for God's love, healing and guidance to help all of you during this difficult time. We will miss her smile and spirit. Alan and Katie Hoffman

March 26, 2015

May the celebration of Riley's life continue to build memories with each person she touched. Jim and Barb Lappan - Gaylord

March 26, 2015

I am so sorry for your family's loss. God promises to be near in times of grief and sadness.(Psalms 34:18) I hope you will find comfort in God's promise and in the many happy memories you all made and shared together. Christie C.

March 26, 2015

Our prayers are with you. I pray that you will find peace and comfort and all that you need. I am so sorry for your loss. Danny

March 26, 2015

Brian, you have my sincere sympathy in the loss of your daughter Riley. May the good Lord comfort you and the family during this period of time. Codolences, Uncle Howie and Patsy Howard Swart

March 26, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that she is now with the Lord. Clarence Timmer Family

March 26, 2015

Our prayers and thoughts to the entire family. May the love and joy that Riley brought to everyone continue in their hearts. Gary & Sandy Broyles

March 26, 2015

I met Riley a few times while she was at her Grandparents house, in Gaylord. She was such a sweet girl! I'm so sorry for all of her family and what you've been through. She was so lucky to have such a loving family! God Bless you all! Pati Trudgeon, Grayling

March 26, 2015

Riley was a good person had a lot of friends and was also my friend I will truly miss seeing her around and talking to her. We will all miss seeing the angel she was may you rest in peace my friend. Raul Arreola

March 26, 2015

We are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful little Riley. We hope and pray for God to give you comfort during this sad time, and we know that someday you will all be reunited. Joe and Randi Ellis

March 26, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. We hope that the joy she gave you and memories you had with Riley during her time here with sustain you and give you peace in the days ahead. Jim and Anne Baird

March 26, 2015

She will be missed but we will all see her again may the angle keep her safe ......... Anonymous

March 26, 2015

Riley - you were a very special young lady, that touched many, many lives! Your smile lit up a room and your gracious spirit warmed us all. May God comfort your family as you now are dancing in heaven. The Laninga's

March 26, 2015

I am in Austin's class 5a and riley was a very pretty girl inside and out and many people including me was very sad about her death Anonomus

March 26, 2015

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Riley was such a beautiful girl with a sweet personality. She is healed now in heaven and surrounded by love. We wish you peace and lives filled with beautiful memories of her. Connie and Duane Eidenier, and family

March 26, 2015

My heart aches for your loss, I am truly so sorry. Revelation 21:4 Anonymous

March 26, 2015

Deb and Warren: I am so sorry about the loss of Riley. But what a special time to be called home to be with her Savior, the day that we celebrate his birth. This will truly be a day of celebration for all of you, celebrating the birth of our Savior and Riley's new birth in Heaven. Pam