February 2 1935 October 25 2019 (age 84)
Shirley Ann Reenders, age 84, of Grand Haven passed away at home on October 25, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born February 2, 1935 in Comstock Park, MI to the late James and Marie (Martinus) Luurtsema. Shirley married Kenneth Reenders on June 24, 1954 in Bauer, Mi. and celebrated 65 years of marriage this past June. Over the years Shirley enjoyed being with her family and assisted in the operation of Reenders Blueberries in Grand Haven Township. She was a member of Hope Reformed Church, active in the Women’s Guild and loved listening to the old time gospel songs. In her spare time she appreciated going up North to their cabin, gardening, creating artist renderings, watching wildlife, birds, turkeys and tending to her buffalo’s. Shirley will lovingly be remembered by her husband, Ken; daughter, Robin (Kelly) McKay; sons; Michael (Sue) Reenders and Steven (Deb) Reenders. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren; Annette (Todd) Fowler, Jessie (Jarod) Chittenden, Chadwick (Kelly) Reenders, Courtney Glavich, Eric (Amanda) McKay, Nathaniel (Megan) Reenders, Audrey (Nikki) Reenders, Lindsey (Kevin) Dykstra, Jordan McKay, Katelyn (Nik) Keene, Codi (Tommy) Reenders, Ethan (Rebecca) Reenders, Breann McKay and 19 great grandchildren. Sister- In-laws, Phyllis Reenders and Sue Luurtsema also survive. Shirley was preceded in death by her daughter and son-in-law; Lori and Bud Metz, sisters; Elizabeth and Jeanne Reenders; brothers, Robert and Allen Luurtsema and half-brother, Ken Martinus. The Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Hope Reformed Church with Pastor Scott Miller officiating. Interment will be in Lake Forest Cemetery. Friends are invited to meet the family 2—4 and 6—8 p.m. Friday at the Klaassen Family Funeral Home. Memorial contributions in Shirley’s name may be given to Hospice of North Ottawa or the Salvation Army. Please visit www.klaasssenfuneralhome.com to sign Shirley’s on line guest book. Donations may be made to: Heartwood Lodge 18525 Woodland Ridge Drive, Spring Lake MI 49456 Grand Haven Salvation Army – Building Fund 310 N. Despelder Street, Grand Haven MI 49417
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Shirley Ann Luurtsema Reenders February 2 1935 October 25 2019 (age 84).
Death notice for the town of: Grand Haven, state: Michigan