Elaine (Sluiter) Lester

LESTER - Elaine G. Lester (Sluiter), age 75, of Hudsonville, passed away with her family surrounding her and went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 10, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Dr. Donald G. Lester; her daughter, Debra Dunn; her grandson, Aaron Criger; and her sister, Joyce Baird. Her memory will be cherished by her children, David (Stephanie) Lester, Dawnette Lester, Delight Lester and Diane (Rich) Sullivan; grandchildren, Scott, Sarah, Tim, Andy, Jenny, Luke, Richard, Delight, Isabel, Leysis, Lillie, Nicole and Haley; several great grandchildren; her sister and brother-in-law, Vivian and Al DeJonge and their children, Kelly, Blake, Heather and Shawn and their extended families and many other family members. Elaine graduated from Blodgett Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1955. After graduation she worked as a hospital floor supervisor in California and in New York City. In 1961 she became a Missionary for the Reformed Church in America, serving in Kuwaitt. She returned to New York where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1971, and continued her education to obtain her Master's Degree in Nursing Administration from New York University, graduating in 1973. In June of 1973 Elaine and Don were married and moved to Detroit where she became a professor of Nursing at Mercy College of Detroit. She continued her professional nursing career until her retirement. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to all Elaine's friends, family, and neighbors for their support of Elaine and the family. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 16, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 47 Jefferson, S.E. with her pastor the Rev. Chandler Stokes officiating. The service will be followed by a light lunch at which time the family will greet friends and extended family. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in Elaine's name to Westminster Presbyterian Church, for the establishment of the Don and Elaine Lester Memorial Fund, through the Presbyterian Foundation. The family is being served by: Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Service