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Ruth A. DeKorne, age 94, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 6, 2016. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who cherished her family. Ruth had a servant’s heart and always put others before herself. She generously gave of her time and talents in many ways, serving her church and volunteering for several years with Bible Club Ministries. She was preceded in death by her husband, James DeKorne; her daughter, Sharon May DeKorne; and her son, David Jay DeKorne. She is survived by her children, Ruth Ann (Bud) Bouma, Mary Geysbeek, Betty (Steven) Jenison, Barb (Ken) Bradstreet, Carol (Lee) DeBoer, Jim (Cindy) DeKorne, Shirley (Larry) VerMerris, Cheryl (Dave) Barker; 29 grandchildren; 59 great grandchildren; 1 great-great granddaughter; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Heydenburg, and Kathryn DeKorne; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and several dear friends. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 10, at 11 AM at Grandville Bible Church, 4122 44th Street SW, Grandville, with Pastor John Kaufield and Pastor Tom Couch officiating. Interment Rosedale Memorial Park. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff and caregivers at Rose Garden and Emmanuel Hospice for the wonderful care given to Ruth. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Grandville Bible Church Missions Fund. Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville), 4145 Chicago Drive.
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October 10, 2016 9:16pm
Dear Neighbors From Years Long Ago, Your Mom is now celebrating with your Dad, Sister and Brother up in heaven --- what a celebration!! Even though your hearts will be heavy for some time -- she was such an inspiration to all she touched. I (Jim) fondly remember those years on Wallace St. when we were close neighbors!!! Our prayers will be with each and every one of you!
- Jim & Shirley Goudzwaard
October 10, 2016 6:06am
Dear family,
thanks you so much for allowing us to be a part of Ruth and Jim's life. Personally I enjoyed our many discussions about life in Christ. They both loved the Lord and confessed it daily!!!! Even when there weren't many words, she still sang the hymns with joy!!!!! What a celebration there is in heaven!!!!
- sue wedekind
October 09, 2016 11:36am
Dear DeKorne Family,
I have so many wonderful memories of your mom but one that stands out - when she would make chocolate fudge and popcorn for us at Piatt Lake. Sweet and salty which perfectly describes your mom! She was always so sweet but contained just enough salt to handle her feisty family! Love you all and I'm so thankful that the Becker/DeKorne vacations are part of my childhood memories. I will be thinking of you as you celebrate her life tomorrow. Hugs to all. Robin
- Robin McCarty
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