Ruth Borst

Ruth Borst, age 86, of Grandville, beloved mother and grandmother, was called home to be with her risen Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. Ruth was a member at Olivet Reformed Church for over 60 years and most recently a member of Fellowship Reformed Church. Ruth served at Seymour Christian Reformed Church as the church secretary for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas Borst Jr.; son, Jim Borst; son-in-law, Jerry Penninga; her siblings and their spouses, Thressa and Louis Kuipers, Gladys and Marvin Donker, Daniel Dik, Ralph and Celia Dik. Ruth will be lovingly remembered by her children, Sandy and Steve Fleming, Diane (Jim, deceased) Borst, Nancy and Bern Westhouse; grandchildren, Matthew and Krista Penninga, Jeremy and Lisa Penninga, Lisa and John Miller, Dawn and CJ Barber, Jessica and Mike Schwandner, Sarah and Ryan Preisner, Jason, Melissa, Kelsey Westhouse; 16 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Carolyn (Daniel, deceased) Dik, Donna (Ralph, deceased) Dik, Herb (Marilyn, deceased) Borst, Gerard and Trudy Borst, Marge (Roger VerStrate, deceased) and Art Vander Weide; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 26 at 11:00 AM at Fellowship Reformed Church, 6610 36^th Avenue, Hudsonville, with Pastor John Nauta officiating. Interment Grandville Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 3-6 PM at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive SW and on Saturday from 10-11 AM at the church prior to the service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association or Faith Hospice.

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April 01, 2016

Dear Sandy and Nancy We were sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. We were in Texas at the time or we would have been at the funeral for Ruth. You have our sympathy at this loss. It seems like only yesterday that we were able to out to lunch with your Mom and Dad. Blessings and Sympathy to you./ Gordon and Joyce Gort

- Gordon and Joyce Gort

March 27, 2016

We are sorry we were unable to attend the viewing or the funeral to express our sympathy in person. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May you experience God's Easter comfort of life eternal as you grieve Ruth's death.

- Ken and Bette Frieswyk

March 25, 2016

On behalf of Harbor Chapel, we would like to extend to all of you our sincere sympathy at this time. Ruth was a delight to all of us; always had a smile on her face. The joy of the Lord was apparent in her life. It has been a wonderful having her (and Nancy) in church these past months. May the Lord bless and keep all of you.

- Rev. Jack and Mary Klunder

March 24, 2016

I have happy memories of Ruth - and Nick, too - from their time at Olivet. And, also recently when she came to Circle and the morning service at Harbor Chapel. With love, prayers and my sympathy - Marge

- Marjorie Maas

March 24, 2016

On behalf of American House we want to convey or deepest sympathy to you in the loss of you Mother. We want to thank you for the privilege of caring for her at Beechwood. May God bless and comfort you as you grieve.

- Julie Mesman

March 23, 2016

Dear Diane and Family, May the Lord grant you his comfort and healing during this hard time. "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Psalm 34:18 from New City Fellowship.

- Pastor Mika Edmondson