Jeanne Rooks

1935 - 2015

Jeanne Rooks obituary, 1935-2015, Grandville, MI

BORN

1935

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Cook Funeral & Cremation Services - Grandville Chapel

4235 Prairie St. SW

Grandville, Michigan

Jeanne Rooks Obituary

Rooks, Jeanne Rooks, Jeanne A., born 05-29-35, Jean-Ann Westveer, to William & Jeanette (Heyboer) Westveer, in Grand Rapids, MI. (When about 13 years old, Jeanne modernized her name.) Jeanne joined her Lord and Savior on 09/01/15, after a long experience with Alzheimer's. Jeanne was predeceased by her parents and her brother, Rev. Rodney Westveer. Jeanne is survived by her husband of 55 years, J.F. Girard Rooks, and their four children and their families: Daniel & Debbie Rooks: Joshua, Rachel & Allyson; Wenda & Mark Clifton: Kyle & Tyler; Douglas & Maria Rooks: Autumn, Rebeka, Maya & Gabriella; and Heather & Henry Berghuis: Peter, Hannah, Sarah & Lydia. Jeanne graduated from Calvin College with majors in Elementary Education and Music. Jeanne taught piano lessons privately for many years. In addition to being active in many church functions, Jeanne served as organist, pianist and choir director in churches in Grand Rapids, Chicago, Cincinnati, St. Joseph and Grandville, having begun at the Gold Avenue Chapel at age 13. Jeanne taught at Grand Rapids Westside Christian School, Englewood Christian School in Chicago and at Evergreen Park Christian School, near Chicago. Jeanne was a very creative, strong and adaptable woman, providing all of the office support to her husband's psychiatry practice and assisting with animal husbandry activities when they lived on a farm. Jeanne will be missed by her husband, children, grandchildren and many who were blessed through her life. "A wife of noble character who can find She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her. (Proverbs 31, the Bible). The family was blessed by the loving care provided by the ladies of Senior Support for four years. A memorial visitation will take place at Cook (West Building) 4235 Prairie SW, Grandville, MI on Thursday, Sept 3, 2015 from 7 to 9 pm. A memorial service will be held at the Cook Funeral Home (East Building) at 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 5, 2015. There will be a time for fellowship one hour before the service. Donations in Jeanne's memory may be made to The Jesus Film Project, PO Box 628222, Orlando, FL, 32862-8222. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcares.com.

Published by Grand Rapids Press from Sep. 1 to Sep. 6, 2015.
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Wenda, I just saw this notification. I'm so sad to be reading this tonight. I have such great memories of your mom when I'd stay at your house. I always considered he to be one of the nicest ladies I'd ever met and she had a lot of impact on me as we had some interesting conversations. I was a shy kid and she really knew how to talk to someone like me, and I appreciated that immensely. I'm sorry for your loss. I'm thinking of you, as I often do. Love always.

Sherri Brandt-Prokes

January 25, 2016

Dearest Heather (and to all of your family).

We just heard that your mom is now in Heaven, continuing the wonderful work she accomplished for our Savior while she spent her life here being a blessing to so many of us.

Heather, what a wonderful Godly friend you were (and are) to our Mary. That friendship began in kindergarten at GCH, where you sat at the same table with her, and it is our prayer that you still cherish her now.

There are no words to tell you how sorry we are that your mom had to spend her last years in the grip of that awful disease, but we hope she knew how much you all adored her! Indeed she was a pearl of great price.

I remember when you visited her several years ago. You told your children that you were here to be "of service to Grandma." And how you did serve her--singing, visiting, enjoying glimpses of who that wonderful lady was and always will be!

I close for now, Heather, but please know that you will be in our prayers. Please let Paul and Mary know what you and that busy wonderful family of yours is doing.

We thank God that he chose you to be a wonderful friend for all these years.

Sid and Marge Slachter

Heather Berghuis/Gerard Rooks

September 6, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family. Jeanne always had a special place in our hearts. Gene and Hope

Hope Mann

September 3, 2015

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4235 Prairie St. SW, Grandville, MI 49418

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4235 Prairie St. SW, Grandville, MI 49418

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