Verda Marie Goudzwaard

Verda Marie Goudzwaard, of Jenison, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2014.  She and her husband, Eugene, were friends since kindergarten.  They corresponded by mail during WWII and married shortly after the war.  Eugene preceded her in death in 1979.  She was a secretary for Grand Valley State University television station for many years.  She enjoyed her family and loved to bake.  She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Gail and Eric Carlson; son, Gary Goudzwaard; grandchildren, Erica and Doug Mehki; great grandson, Riley; sister, Goldie Zevalkink; brother-in-law, Robert Goudzwaard.  A private burial was held at Allendale Township Cemetery.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 1 at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville), 4145 Chicago Dr.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Toys for Tots.  The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff at Willowood for their love and care shown to their mother.