Catherine   Damstra

Damstra, Catherine DAMSTRA:  After a long, full life, our dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Catherine Damstra, went to sleep here on earth and awoke in heaven on Thursday, January 12, 2012.  Catherine was born on August 7, 1918.  Her family celebrates her passing and in faith entrusts her to the Lord, who was so dear to her throughout her 93 years.  We are confident Catherine was met in heaven by her loving husband, Marvin J. Damstra, who preceded her to heaven in 1988, and her infant daughter and her great granddaughter.  Also waiting for her were her parents, Titus and Seana Van Haitsma; sisters, Christina and Cynthia.  Left to treasure her wonderful memories are her devoted daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Jack Weigle, MD, Marcia and Larry Lubbert.  Also missing her greatly are her grandchildren, Matt and Jill Weigle, Rebecca and Brent Van Blois, Chad and Chelsie Weigle, Wyland Lubbert, Otis Lubbert, Abigail Lubbert, Amanda (Shawn) Bartel, Julie (Rich) Steinbrink and Joshua Lubbert.  Catherine also leaves 17 great grandchildren to cherish her memory.  Lake Michigan and its beaches were a huge part of her life.  She enjoyed camping as a young adult with her sisters and friends and continued camping as a family while raising twins.   Later the Weigle Cottage was perfect for family gatherings, sunsets and relaxing on the porch in her favorite chair.  She was great fun; she loved playing games with her family. “Pollyanna” was her favorite and she taught it to each generation.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday 2 pm at Beverly Reformed Church, 2141 Porter SW, Wyoming, with Rev. Eildert Zwart officiating.  Interment Grandville Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Beverly Reformed Church Connection Fund.