Carol Schut

SCHUT, CAROL

Carol J. Schut (Sieperda), age 74, of Grandville, MI passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on Sunday, March 20, 2016.  Carol was preceded in death by her parents Bethyl and Richard Sieperda and her sister Betty Madura. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 53 years, Gerrit Schut and their daughters, Ella Thompson (Mike), Deb Abraham (Jim), and Ann Marie Williams (Mike); her sister Nancy DePas (Larry); grandchildren Sean (Danielle) and Eric Thompson; Jennifer, Christina and Jessica Abraham; and Grace and Garrett Rathburn; and great-granddaughters Peyten and Gianna, along with many nieces and nephews.

Carol wrote the following for her obituary:  “I was blessed in that I didn’t die suddenly so I experienced a special outpouring of love and support.  My family, friends and neighbors should have no regrets of things left unsaid or undone before my passing.  I enjoyed every moment we shared.  Thank you for your prayers, visits, and support.”

A Celebration of Life will be held 11 AM on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4145 Chicago Dr, Grandville, MI 49418, with Jim Sedick officiating. Relatives and friends may meet her family at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Contributions in memory of Carol may be made to Faith Hospice.  Her family welcomes memories and messages in their guestbook online at <u>www.mkdfuneralhome.com</u>.