Cathy Beth Walker

Cathy Beth Walker, age 64, of Jenison, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Jean Wilson; her brother, Andrew Wilson; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Valdy and Mary Walker; sister-in-law, Deborah Hagerty; and her nephew, Dan. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 28 years, Michael; her stepsons, Jeremy and Becky, Daniel and Huyen, Matthew and Stephanie; grandchildren, Larissa, Aidan, Alena, Elijah, Vanessa, Lucas, Alani, and Levi; sister, Ann and Rick Williams; nieces, Sara and Tom Shaw, Marisa and Marty VanderMeer, Christine and Trinity Spencer; 6 great nieces; one great nephew; her aunt, Margaret “Tootie” Trobaugh; and many dear friends. Cathy retired from many years of teaching at Sunset Manor and Georgetown Township Senior Center. She was an avid Wolverine fan. Go Blue! Cathy also enjoyed creating and teaching crafting. The family would like to thank Mercy Health Services and Spectrum Health Hospice for their excellent care of Cathy. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 3 PM at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive SW with Rev. Zach Olson officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family Saturday from 1-3 PM prior to the service at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The ALS Association Michigan Chapter (678 Front Ave. NW Suite 177, Grand Rapids, MI 49504).