Gesena Groenendyk

Livestream Link for Gesena Groenendyk memorial service: https://youtu.be/dmVOw8MO9uE Gesena (Bouma) Groenendyk, age 85, of Holland, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Gesena was preceded in death by her husband, Jay, in 2015, her son, David, in 1999, and brothers and sister: Norman, John, Cornelia (Connie), Gordon, Donald, James, Robert, and Dennis Paul. She was born at her parent’s farm in Richland Township, Missaukee County, Michigan, the second daughter of Peter and Helena Bouma. Gesena was a member of Christ Memorial Church in Holland. She attended Calvin College graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education in 1977. She went on to pursue graduate studies at Michigan State University. For most her life Gesena was a teacher. She spent 29 years with Holland Christian Schools teaching elementary age students. After retiring from full time work, Gesena taught at Davenport University teaching communication classes as well as working for Hope College as a student teacher advisor. In her later years she became a substitute teacher for local school districts in West Michigan as well as providing care to the elderly through an organization called Atrio. Her passions in life were her grandchildren and great grandchildren, Michigan State University football, Calvin College basketball, any Holland Christian sporting events. Gesena is survived by her: Son Daniel (Jacqueline) Groenendyk Daughter Jana (Potts) Barforth Daughter-in-law Judi Groenendyk Grandchildren Amanda (Bryant) Russ Heather Potts Derek (Rachel) Potts Jordan (Matt) Ribeiro Gerrit Groenendyk Allison Groenendyk Courtney Groenendyk Great-granddaughters Reagan, Avery, Emilia, and Miriam Russ Brother and sisters Marilyn (George) Vegter Perc Bouma Mary (Manny) Matos In-laws Willie Bouma Ruth Bouma Kelli Bouma Ann Groenendyk Marlene Groenendyk Ron (Char) Groenendyk. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 6, at Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Rd., Holland (please use Sanctuary entrances C & D). Rev. Mike Westerveld will officiate. The service will also be livestreamed; please check back here on the day of the service for the link information. Visitation is scheduled for 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 5 at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E 16th St., Holland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Holland Christian Schools and Holland Community Hospital. Condolences may be left online at www.langelandsterenberg.com.

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Gesena Groenendyk

January 21, 1937 - August 30, 2022