Fern G. Wiersum

Fern G. (Spronk) Wiersum, age 73, of Jenison was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 21, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was a loving wife, mom, and grandma who treasured her family. Fern graduated from the Blodgett School of Nursing and worked for Spectrum Health as an RN for many years. She served her Lord with her time and talents in many ways which included volunteering at her church, Jenison Christian School and Rehoboth Christian School. Fern was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Alma Spronk; parents-in-law, Carl and Theresa Wiersum; sister-in-law, Debra Spronk; and nephew, Clinton Spronk. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 49 years, Carl; children and grandchildren, Brian and Amy Wiersum (Carley, Ellie), Carla and Robert Schaaf (Robert Jr., Mark, Thomas), Kevin and Amber Wiersum (Gavin, Addie, Ashleigh), Krista and Ernie Selvig (Maggie, Ty); brothers, Delmar and Jolene Spronk, Leon and Cynthia Spronk, Gordon Spronk, Randall and Beth Spronk; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at Baldwin Street Christian Reformed Church, 2101 Baldwin Street, Jenison, with Rev. Don Van Slyke officiating. Interment Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive SW. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to Rehoboth Christian School.