August 26 2019
Obituary Mrs. Joyce A. Purdue, age 86, of Grand Rapids, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 26, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Robert E., in 2008. She is survived by her children Sandra and David Smith, Douglas Purdue; grandchildren, Preston, Owen and Grace; and daughter-in-law Kelly Purdue; sisters Janet and Robert Dildine, and Marianne Kooiman; many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members. Joyce loved people and made friends easily. Her friends were so dear to her—we also consider you extended family members. Joyce was a follower of Jesus and served her church and community. Her parents, Don and Jane Kooiman, were founding members of Hope Reformed Church where she was a member for its 75 year existence. Joyce served as Hope’s Director of Senior Adults for 22 years. She also held volunteer leadership roles in Reformed Church Women’s Ministries as its national treasurer for 11 years. Joyce was a room mother, Bluebird and Camp Fire Girl leader when Sandy and Doug were in elementary school. In retirement, Joyce and Bob enjoyed ushering for the West Michigan Whitecaps for several seasons. Joyce enjoyed cross stitching, knitting, baking for herself and others. Most of all she loved being a Grandma. She loved spending time with people and dogs. She knew her caregivers by name and could likely tell you something about them…. and maybe even someone they both knew! Joyce loved people and kept in touch with many: those from Hope RCA, New2You where she volunteered, The Whitecaps, her neighborhood friends as a young mom, her dear neighbors at Holland Home Estates I, and more. Special thanks to the wonderful caregivers at Atrio Home Care, Visiting Angels, Holland Home – Raybrook and Faith Hospice who lovingly cared for mom over these past few months. Also, to the care team at Lemmen Holton Cancer Center for the past 8 years. A celebration of Joyce’s life will be at her church, Thornapple Community RCA, 3260 Thornapple River Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, on Friday, September 6, 2019 at 5pm. Family will receive visitors from 3p – 5p at the church preceding the service, and dinner at the church following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Thornapple Community Church’s Memorial fund or Paws With A Cause, 4646 Division Ave. S., Wayland, MI 49348. To send flowers to the family of Joyce A. Purdue, please visit Tribute Store. Events Sep6 Visitation Friday, September 06, 2019 3:00PM – 5:00PM Thornapple Community Church 3260 Thornapple River Dr SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Get directions View MapTextEmail Order flowers for Joyce’s Visitation. Guaranteed delivery before Joyce’s Visitation begins. Sep6 Service Friday, September 06, 2019 5:00PM Thornapple Community Church 3260 Thornapple River Dr SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Get directions View MapTextEmail Order flowers for Joyce’s Service. Guaranteed delivery before Joyce’s Service begins. Memorial Contributions Thornapple Community Church 3260 Thornapple River Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 (616) 942-0821 Visit website Paws With A Cause 4646 Division Ave. S., Wayland, MI 49348
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Joyce A Purdue August 26 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Grand Rapids, state: Michigan