Thelma Dean Hop

Thelma Dean Hop, age 85, of Olive Township, entered into her Heavenly Home on November 21, 2023. Born on November 16, 1938, in Holland, Michigan to Benjamin and Gertrude Dykstra, Thelma lived a life filled with faith, love, joy, and kindness. Thelma was a graduate of Holland Christian and devoted 67 wonderful years of her life to her cherished husband, Robert Hop. Theirs was a love story that inspired all who knew them. Together, they created a warm and loving home, filled with laughter, memories. Thelma was loving known as the "Pie Lady" for the pies that were made with the church ladies and sold in the garage that help raise funds for South Olive CRC and other kingdom causes. She also helped in making Plgs in the Blanket for South Olive School which raised funds for the school and participated in many other school fund raisers. Beyond the kitchen, Thelma found solace and fulfillment in her quilting projects and the creation of rag rugs, often gifting them to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her ability to create something warm and beautiful from simple fabrics was a reflection of her limitless love and creativity. Thelma's legacy shines brightly through her large, closely-knit family. She leaves behind her husband of 67 years, Bob Hop; daughters: Kathy (Rick) Diemer, Kim (Dale) Walters; daughter-in-law, Brenda Hop; grandchildren: Shawn (Jodi) Diemer, Kelli (Andrew) Kapenga, Jessica (Brian) Kamminga, Melissa (Cornelius) Boyd, Stacy (Phil) Runner, Ashley (Ryan) VerHage, Adam (Kylie) Diemer, Tanya (Kevin) Kooiker, Bethany (Steve) Raak, Travis (Jilayne) Walters, Melinda (Joel) Kryger, Ryan (Angela Stegink) Walters, Kristopher (Michelle) Hop, Danyelle (Jeff) Roon, Mitchell (Samantha Tear) Hop; 45 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild; siblings: Mary (Jack) De Graff, Delwyn (Donna) Dykstra, Delores (Ed) DeVries, Steve (Cathy) Dykstra; in-laws: Delores Hop, Alverne (Arlene) Hop, Elaine (Neil) Jacobsen, Judith Kronemeyer, as well as many extended family who will forever cherish her memory. Thelma was preceded in death by her son, Mike Hop; her great-grandson Ethan VerHage; and in-laws: June (Maxine) Hop, Sherwin Hop, Harald Kronemeyer, and Jerry LoGrippo. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at South Olive Christian Reformed Church, 6425 North 120th Avenue, Holland, MI 49424. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on Friday, November 24 also at South Olive Christian Reformed Church. There will be additional visiting beginning at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 25 prior to the funeral. In the spirit of Thelma's generosity, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to South Olive CRC, South Olive Christian School, or Hospice of Holland, in lieu of flowers. www.yntemafh.com.

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Thelma Dean Hop

November 16, 1938 - November 21, 2023