Verna Magnuson

Verna Magnuson, age 93, of Wyoming, was called to her heavenly home on Friday, November 16, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Magnuson; sister and brother-in-law, Eleanor and Joe Vlietstra; sisters-in-law, Lois Rietberg, Evelyn Rietberg, and Peg Magnuson; and brother-in-law, Frank Magnuson. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Paula and Jerry Pratt, Michele and Ron Volkers, Mary and Brian VandeWater, Peggy Magnuson; grandchildren, Brian and Amy Hamilton, Brad and Tara Hamilton, Jason and Angel Hamilton, Jennifer and John Matthews, Tom and Amanda Volkers, Dan and Becky Volkers, Beth and Steve Sanders, Paul and Haley VandeWater, Doug VandeWater and Julie VanVelzen, Cassi VandeWater and Dustin Lindsay, Molly VandeWater; 27 great-grandchildren; brothers, Roger Rietberg, Warren Rietberg; sisters-in-law, Nancy Magnuson, Rosemarie Magnuson; lifelong friend, Shirley Nelson; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Verna was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. She had a contagious sense of humor and was impish, competitive, and loved entertaining family and friends. Verna was a devoted, faith-filled woman who read her Bible both day and night. She belonged to the “Fat Club” and was extremely proud of the “pot” she won for maintaining her weight. She was an active woman who loved playing the piano daily and participating in discussions at the round table at Marge’s Donut Den. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW with Fr. Tom Simons officiating. Interment will be held at Grandville Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Arts in Motion or a charity of one’s choice.