Louise Faasse

Louise Faasse, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at 93 on August 27, 2020. She joins her husband of 69 years, Marcus (Max), who died in 2015. She was also predeceased by two grandsons, Ryan and Alexander; her daughter-in-law Shannon; her brother Richard Jeltema; and her sister Donna Wierenga. Louise was born in Grand Rapids on November 10, 1926, the first child of Jacob and Frances (Ysseldyke) Jeltema. Growing up during the depression and World War II, she became a lifelong example of humble faith, love, and perseverance to her six children and to all who knew her. A skilled seamstress, baker, and gardener, Louise was tireless in her devotion to her family and to her church. There she loved singing with her family and with the choir in her clear soprano voice. Louise and Max loved to travel, whether to Europe or throughout the US in their Avion, often combining travel with service to others through CRWRC (World Renew) and at Cary Christian Center in Mississippi. In later years, they enjoyed dancing to Big Band and swing music.  She is survived by her children: Marc and Nancy Faasse (Dania and Rachel), Thomas and Kristine Faasse (Todd, Danielle, Sarah and Kate), Janice and Thomas Hoffer (Rose, Richard, and Jennifer), Susan and Paul Bogardus III (Jodee, Beth, and Jana), James Faasse (Derek and Jason), and Daniel and Susan Faasse (Peter, Lucas, and Martha); thirty great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren. Louise is also survived by two sisters, Vivian Van Dyke and Lorraine (Mel) Vanden Berg, and many nieces and nephews. A private graveside service with Dr. Daniel Mouw officiating will be held and a public memorial service will be announced at a later date.  Burial Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Louise’s memory to World Renew/Disaster Response Services will be gratefully received.