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Betty (Steensma) Zandstra

July 8, 2019
Grand Rapids, MI

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Elizabeth "Betty" Zandstra (Steensma), passed peacefully into her Heavenly Father's arms very early on Monday, July 8, 2019only 20 days prior to her 96th birthday. Betty will not only be missed by her immediate family, she will also be missed by her friends and caregivers of the Holland Home, of which she was a resident for 22 years. Betty was preceded in death by her husbands: Gerrit Steensma, Mike Bouwman, and Gerald Zandstra; son Bert Steensma; daughter-in-law Ann Marie Schreuder; granddaughter Tammy Jo Steensma; siblings and their spouses, Peter (Ruth) Van Strien, Catherine (George) Brouwer, Francis (Lou) VanLiere, and Minnie (Howard) Longstreet. Betty is survived by her children, Ronald (Sandi) Steensma, Robert (Sue) Steensma, and Gary (Carol) Steensma; daughter-in-law Lynda Steensma; brother George (Edith) Van Strien; grandchildren Lisa (Lance) Buffinga, Craig (Laurie) Steensma, Kimberly (Kevin) Mendels, Jeffery Steensma, Amy (Mike) Martin, Melissa (Robert) Gezon, Stacey (Joel) Kiekintveld, Timothy (Melody) Steensma, Brian (Victoria) Steensma, Kurt (Megan) Steensma, Bradley Steensma, and Codi Steensma; 27 great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday, July 12, 11:30 AM at Zaagman Memorial Chapel, 2800 Burton St. SE, with visitation prior to the service from 10-11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Faith Hospice or Holland Home Resident Assistance Fund.