Nancy Boelens-Groen

Nancy Lynn Boelens-Groen, age 76, of Grand Rapids, went to her eternal home on Monday, July 31, 2023. Nancy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Nancy loved serving her community through being a pastor for the last 15 years. Nancy was a fierce advocate for domestic violence survivors and supported many people through that ministry. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Herman and Beatrice Boelens; sisters, Lori, and Mary; sons, Timothy Mark Dykema, and Thomas Michael Dykema; and sisters-in-law, Barbara Ann, and Bernice Ruth. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Roger Groen-Boelens; children, Jody and Kevin Woodgate, Jeff and Karen Groen; daughter-in-law, Judy Dykema; grandchildren, Troy Dykema, Tyler Dykema, Taylor Dykema, Shyann Woodgate, and Tanner Dykema; great-grandchildren, Sterling, Sawyer, and Adaline; niece, Micki Jo Ranson; sister-in-law, Carolyn Joyce Groen. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at 1 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Sunday, August 20, from noon-1:00 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Safe Haven Ministries.