Bertha Verkaik

Bertha C. Verkaik, age 87, of Grand Rapids, passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, October 3, 2015, surrounded by her extended family, being supported by statements of love, hymns, and prayer. She was preceded in death by her son, David and her daughter-in-law, Sally. Surviving are her adoring husband of 65 years, Arie; children, Richard (Ginny) Verkaik, Duane (Ruth) Verkaik, Maribeth (Jim) Stech, Mike (Dawn) Verkaik; 14 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Hank (Nancy) Verkaik; and sister-in-law, Edna Verkaik. Bertha was a stay at home mother who was faithful to the baptismal vows she made to God and raised five children in the knowledge and love of God. A celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday at 7 PM at Immanuel Christian Reformed Church, 3520 Kiel, Hudsonville, with Rev. Richard Verkaik officiating. A private graveside service will be held at Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive SW and Wednesday from 6-7 PM prior to the service at the church. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Mountain Kingdom Hope Foundation.