Dorcas Buikema
April 18, 1929 - October 14, 2013
April 18, 1929 - October 14, 2013 Dorcas Buikema, age 84 of Zeeland passed away Monday, October 14, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward, granddaughter Amber Buikema, her daughter-in-law Meg Buikema. Dorcas graduated Ottawa Hills High School in 1948 and attended Calvin College, she and her husband lived in Grand Rapids, Indian River and Zeeland. Dorcas was an active member of Georgetown United Methodist Church. She is survived by her children: Beth and Ray Winslow of Indian River, Dirk and Dawn Buikema of Zeeland and Brian and Joy Buikema of Hudsonville, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; sister Annette and Gerald Gill of Prescott, AZ; in-laws: Lois Vander Lugt of Kentwood, Ruth and Dr. Victor De Jonge of Grandville and Dr. Donald and Won Buikema of San Antonio, TX. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 18, 2103 at Georgetown United Methodist Church, 2766 Baldwin St., Jenison, MI 49428. The Reverend William Bills will officiate. Memorial contributions may be given to Georgetown United Methodist Church or UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief).
April 18, 1929 - October 14, 2013 Dorcas Buikema, age 84 of Zeeland passed away Monday, October 14, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward, granddaughter Amber Buikema, her daughter-in-law Meg Buikema. Dorcas graduated Ottawa... View Obituary & Service Information