Marilyn Ruth Everling

Marilyn Ruth Everling, age 86, of Hamilton, died Sunday, March 22, 2026. Marilyn was born in Holland, MI on August 24, 1939, to Gerald and Jennie (Weaver) Rutgers. Marilyn grew up in the Graafschap area and attended Holland Christian High School. She married Ronald Haverdink on January 9, 1959. Marilyn worked at General Electric for 30 years as she raised her family. She retired briefly when the plant shut down but returned to work at Johnson Controls for several years before retiring officially. Marilyn was preceded in death by her first husband, Ronald Haverdink in 2008, sons Keith Haverdink and Randall Haverdink, brothers and sisters-in-law Marvin and Ollie Rutgers, Jack and Maxine Rutgers, brothers-in-law David Haverdink, Albert (Bud) Roon, Richard Lawson, Paul Driesenga, Dale Haverdink and sisters-in-law Judy VanSlooten and Donna Haverdink. Marilyn was known for her strong Christian faith, her giving heart and listening ear. She was quick to send a card or prepare a meal for someone in need. She loved to craft and spent many years painting ceramics, crocheting afghans and baby blankets, quilting and scrapbooking. She was an avid and competitive card player, loved to play bingo and casino slot machines. Marilyn enjoyed spending time with family and friends at her cottage on Lake Michigan near Silver Lake. She also enjoyed many winters in the retirement RV park in Ft Myers, FL. Marilyn deeply loved and cherished her children and grandchildren. She rarely missed a ball game or school performance. She never hesitated to offer to babysit or take a couple grandkids to the cottage to spend quality time with her. Marilyn loved to cook for her family and always prepared enough to feed an army. Her turkey stuffing, macaroni salad, coconut cream dessert and fourth of July flag cake are the stuff of family legend. Marilyn is survived and deeply missed by her husband of fourteen years, Floyd Everling, children Scott and Cindy Reed of Fennville, Mike and Sandi Haverdink of Hamilton, Greg and Wendy Haverdink of Zeeland, sister Sylvia Roon of Acworth, GA, sister and brother-in-law Dan and Sharon Kadwell of Nampa, ID, Mel and Shirley Stephens of Jacksonville, AR, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Cal and Judy Haverdink, Carol Haverdink, Sally and Brian Nelson and Karen Lawson, all of Holland, Ruth Driesenga of Zeeland and Larry VanSlooten of Victoria, TX, fourteen grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 4-7 pm Friday, March 27, 2026, at Hamilton Reformed Church 3554 Lincoln Rd, Hamilton. The funeral service to honor the life of Marilyn will be held at 12 pm Saturday, March 28, 2026, also at Hamilton Reformed Church. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Hamilton. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Holland or the American Cancer Society. www.langelandsterenberg.com

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Marilyn Ruth Everling

August 24, 1939 - March 22, 2026