Betty Wiersma

Betty Wiersma, 86, of Zeeland, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at her home in Royal Park, Zeeland. Betty was born May 27, 1938, in Zeeland, Michigan, to Rufus and Geneva (Bouws) Van Omen. She graduated from Zeeland High School and undertook nursing training. Betty became an LPN and worked for Zeeland Hospital for multiple decades until her retirement. As a young woman, Betty met Bob Wiersma and eventually they married. They were charter members of Faith Reformed Church of Zeeland, and their marriage was the first marriage performed in the original church building. Betty and Bob loved spending time outdoors and camping. They instilled that love for camping and the outdoors in their children and created great family memories. Betty and Bob were also State Park Campground hosts at Holland State Park and at PJ Hoffmaster State Park. Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, Bob Sr., in 2013. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law Mark Bruursema, grandson Curtis Bruursema, great-grandson Sawyer Bruursema, brother Roger Van Omen, in-laws: Allen Malmquist, Dale Thompson, and Mary and Gord Genzink. Betty is survived by her children: Bob Jr. and Jan Wiersma, Dawn and Art Renkema, Sue and Dave Bos, Doug and Paige Wiersma; grandchildren: Corey and Emily Bruursema, Jordan and Danielle Bruursema, Ben and Racquel Renkema, Jon Renkema, Daniel Renkema, Jenna and Josh Fiekema, Kelly and Andrew Thorsby, Elizabeth and Kelly Trom, Tyler Bos, Andrea Bos, Seth Wiersma, Grace Wiersma, Joy Wiersma; and ten great-grandchildren, sister Ruth and Terry Terpsma, in-laws: Roger and Dorinda Wiersma, Beverly Thompson, Sharon Malmquist, and many extended family members. The Wiersma family is very grateful for the excellent care their mother Betty received from the staff of Royal Park, Comfortkeepers, and Hospice of Holland. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, September 30, 2024, at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland. Visitation will be also at Yntema's 10:00-10:45 AM, prior to the funeral service. Interment will be in Zeeland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Holland. www.yntemafh.com

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Betty Wiersma

May 27, 1938 - September 24, 2024