
Paula Dryden, age 63, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family and was welcomed to her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Paula was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. Her family meant everything to her. She was also a dear friend to many, and she touched many people’s lives to the point that she became “mom” to many others outside her family. She is preceded in death by her son, Jeff Dryden; her parents Clarence and Mildreth Levett; her sister, Linda Irons; her nephew Troy Veenstra; and the love of her life, Tony Leverich. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Jason Dryden, Jill Dryden, Josh (Sarrah) Dryden; grandchildren, Alex, Noah, Jeffrey, Cerenity, Kaitlyn, Sammy, Gavin; siblings, Sharon Evans, Peggy Levett, Roxanne (Jim) Guild; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, November 18, 2024 at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. Burial will take place at Resurrection Cemetery. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Sunday from 4-7 pm and a half an hour prior to the service on Monday all at the funeral home.