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3926 South 9th Street
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Sherri L. DeHaan went to be with her heavenly Father on Thursday, March 7, 2013 while surrounded by family and friends at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. She was born on February 9, 1955 in Kalamazoo, MI. She is survived by her loving husband, Timothy DeHaan; her two daughters, Brooke Camp (Joel) and Carley Bosker (Timothy); her two step-daughters, Kelli Jonas (Dave) and Stephanie Formsma (Ryan); seven adoring grandchildren that were the light of her life: Nolan, Brody and Hadley Camp, Avery and Bryce Bosker, Davis and Sydney Formsma; a brother, Barry Klies (Lorraine); a sister-in-law, Sally Triemstra (Tom) and numerous loving friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jerry W. and Mary E. Klies. Sherri was a strong, gracious, generous, compassionate, unconditionally loveable woman. A hero to her daughters for her inner strength, her joyous heart, her unbounded love, her courage, her faith and her perseverance. Sherri was a passionate, warm, inspirational, fun-loving mother and grandmother. She had many special friends. She never met a person who did not become her friend. She loved talking with people, and dedicated most of her life to helping others in any way that she could. She was an amazing listener. Sherri always put the welfare and concern of others before her own; she had a zest for life that was inspiring and always had a warm, kind smile on her face. Sherri was united in marriage to her beloved husband, Timothy DeHaan on July 25, 1997. The Lord brought them together through little league softball, and they enjoyed spending all of their spare time with their grandchildren. Before Sherri's illness progressed, they loved going on vacation to their favorite spot in Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida. God had an intricate plan for Sherri's life, one that brought her closer to Him. Prior to her passing, Sherri suffered a long battle with cancer, and faced numerous trials and tribulations, but with each difficulty came God's grace and mercy - she fought and survived a tenacious battle all the way through the end - and in the end, victory in Jesus was hers. Sherri was a member of 2nd Reformed Church since 1998 - A special thanks to her church family for all of their love and support over the years. A special thank you to dear friends, Karen Camp, Mike Birkhold, Pauline and Murray Maurer, Carolyn Drews and Bev Rindler for their loving care and companionship. Sherri was a joy to be with and a blessing to everyone who knew her. She leaves behind a legacy as she faced many challenges in her short life, but she faced them with faith, grace and a positive attitude. "The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:23. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 15, 2013 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street. A special Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Second Reformed Church, 2323 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo, MI. Memorials Contributions may be made to Second Reformed Church, 2323 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 or St. Jude Research Hospital, PO Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, Tennessee 38148 (Donation: Sherri DeHaan). The family wishes to extend special thanks to Dr. Marcia Liepman and the staff of West Michigan Cancer Center and Rose Arbor Hospice for their care. Please visit www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions and register book to leave condolences. (269) 343-1508.
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I am so sorry to hear about Sherri's passing. She and I were good friends all through high school but lost touch after graduation. I was very happy to see her again at our last reunion. My heart goes out to her family. I will always remember our great adventures and the laughter she brought into my life.
Kathy & Steve Biron (Schero)
March 19, 2013
So sorry for your loss!
Debra Reiter-Newton
March 17, 2013
My thoughts and Prayers are with the whole family..I had known Sherri for years, we went to school together as well. So sorry for your loss!!
Debra Reiter-Newton
March 17, 2013
Tim, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! May she rest in peace now with a smile of all the great times your family has embraced over the years. She was a very strong and courageous woman.
She will be loved and missed by many. God Bless!
The Gould Family!
David Gould
March 16, 2013
Tim and family, you have my sincerest sympathies and are in my thoughts during this sad time. May many happy memories bring you comfort in the days and weeks ahead.
Rebecca Stuurwold
March 15, 2013
Tim,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers. We hope you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Linda and Lillie Hamilton
March 15, 2013
Tim and Family:
I am so sorry for your loss! Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Angie Forwarwd
March 15, 2013
Tim and family, I'm so sorry for your loss.
Vicki Tiffany
March 15, 2013
Prayers and thoughts for to you and yours Tim, her love will last in your heart forever.
Joanne Willson
March 14, 2013
May God bless you and comfort you Tim during this difficult time. You and your family are in my prayers.
Tom Payne
Las Vegas, NV
March 14, 2013
Barry and Lorainne,
I was so sad to read about Sherri's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the two of you and with your whole family.
Evar Corradini
March 14, 2013
Tim and family, I went to school with Sherri from elementry at North to graduated from the high school. We had some very interesting adventures. She will truly be missed.God bless and kmow shes not hurting any longer.
Stan & Jeanne (Harris) - Wheeler
March 14, 2013
Tim-Our deepest sympathy on you loss. Remember- God is good all the time
RAY & Crys De Vries
March 14, 2013
Tim and family:
Nancy and I will not be able to see the viewing or go to the funeral so we just know you are in our prayers.
we know God will give us the Grace to get through this tough time, but we also know that Sherri is in the arms of Jesus an suffering no more. We love all you guys and May God bless you all
Arie Visser
Arie and Nancy Visser
March 13, 2013
My heart goes out to your family and also my prayers are with them.
Jackie (Richter) Dunn
March 13, 2013
Tim,
I am sorry for everything that you have gone through and I am so sorry for your loss. You are such a strong person to get through all of this and Sherri was as well. She put up one heck of a fight and she is in a better place now without any pain. Just remember, you have so many friends and family that are always here for you. Love you, Tim.
Stacie Stuut
March 13, 2013
Tim, I am so sorry for your loss. She fought a long and courageous battle.
Althea Michel
March 13, 2013
Tim,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and all of Sherri's family and friends. We are so sorry for your loss and we pray you find peace in the fact that she is no longer suffering. There are no words that we can say that will take your pain away. All we can do is be here if you need us. God Bless, my friend, and know that you are in our prayers.
Chris, Mike & Victoria Linihan
March 13, 2013
Treasure the Memories that you have,my heart goes out to all of you. Sherri was a very amazing lady!
Misty Olson
March 13, 2013
Tim, we are so very sorry for Sherri's passing. You are in our prayers. She is an angel now.
Charlie & Rosie Fisher
March 13, 2013
We are deeply saddened to hear of Sherri's passing. May God grant you the peace and love to carry you through this very difficult time. She was a Very Special Lady! Sending you all our Love and Prayers.
Tony and Shawn Hrab
March 12, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with Sherri's family and friends. Sherri and I were friends in high school. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sue Guiter Whitfield
March 11, 2013
Tim, Brooke and Carly-What an amazing woman Sherri was. Her faith, love, and fight inspired me so much in the short time I knew her. She will no doubt live on and on through you, and your children. Brooke, Carly...your mother was an earthly angel...Unbreakable Faith, an unmeasurable love for Christ and His children, Passion for her family, and grandchildren, and complete trust through all her trials. Today I have no doubt that she earned her heavenly wings. Love you all, Anika Meyers
Anika Meyers
March 11, 2013
Tim my wife are I are so sorry for your loss!! I met your wife at the softball tournament through my wife who is a nurse at the cancer center and instantly I could tell and my wife reiterated what a special person Sherri was!!!
Frank & Pam Tibbitts
March 11, 2013
Grandma Sherbo will always be remembered as a special person. We will all miss her but can rejoice in the fact that her struggle is over and her body has been made perfect again.
Kristin Youngs
March 11, 2013
Tim, my prayers and condolences are with you and your family.
Al Heilman
March 11, 2013
Tim, our love and prayers at this difficult time.
John & Kay Thomasma
March 11, 2013
I know we have never met, but I want to add my sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your beloved Sherri. Although I lost touch with Sherri many years ago, she will forever hold a place in my heart.
My family moved next door to the Klies' on Casper Street when I was three years old and one of my earliest memories was becoming known as "Little Sherry" to my next door neighbor and friend "Big Sherri." Her mom Mary became one of my mom's dearest friends and I have many fond memories of the wonderful times spent at their home with Sherri, Barry, Mary, Jerry and their dog, Music.
I wish you all peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Fondly, Sherry (Hine) Woodstock
March 11, 2013
Sherri was so very special! I am so sorry for your loss.
Remie RN
March 11, 2013
The world lost a very special person, one with a great smile! We met at the store and it was a pleasure getting to know her. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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Robin Mayer
March 11, 2013
Tim our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Joyce Sampson
March 11, 2013
Tim & Girls....I am so sorry for your loss..Sherri will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her....my love to all of you
Paula Tewell-Sawyer
March 11, 2013
Tim and Family sorry for your loss.Sherri was a great person. She will be missed.
ted skartsiaris
March 11, 2013
Words can not express the sadness that I feel knowing that Sherri has passed. She is a decorated warrior, who fought the good fight, no matter what she faced she always had a smile on her face and a cheerful word. I am blessed to have known this beautiful soul. RIP Sherri, we are all better people because we have known you. My thoughts and prayers are with you Tim.
Erika Smock
March 11, 2013
My deepest sympathy to Tim and family, it was a gift to have known Sherri
God Bless all of you,
Mary Hernandez Muniz
March 10, 2013
So sorry for your loss, Tim. It was a pleasure knowing Sherri. We are praying for you as you adjust to a new normal in your life ~ God is good and He will carry you through.
Cal and Dawn Asma
March 10, 2013
Tim,
Our love and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Ron & Irene
March 10, 2013
Tim, Brooke, Carly, and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God keep you in his arms and provide only the comfort that He can. Sherry and I were sister in laws for a time, had our babies at the same time and shared a lot of fun times. I have not seen her in years since I moved to Texas but I thought of her often. She was a great friend, easy to talk to and a lot of fun just to be around. I will keep you all in my prayers and we will see her again one day in Glory.
Deb Mahone
March 10, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with Tim and his family.
Randy & Brenda Mason
March 10, 2013
Tim and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Sherri was a warrior and never complained about her struggle. Her zest for life is an inspiration. You are in my prayers.
Brian Kelley
March 10, 2013
jim and tiffany stickley
March 10, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to Tim and the family for their loss. I have known Sherri since kindergarten at North Elementary School in Comstock. We shared many memories together and I will miss her dearly. My prayers go out to her brother, Barry, also. RIP, my friend, your courage will always be an inspiration in my life.
Lynn Davidson-Britton
March 10, 2013
Tim and Family so sorry for your lost I only met Sherri a few times but I knew she was a wonderful person. She will be missed.
Nancy Veld
March 10, 2013
Thinking of you and your family, Tim.
Dick Dombos
March 10, 2013
I feel very fortunate to have known this wonderful person and express my sincere condolences to Tim and family in this time of great loss.
Craig Richards
March 10, 2013
Tim and Family:
We are profoundly saddened and offer our most heartfelt condolences to the entire family. Sherri is now living with God in Heaven, a much better place, and free from pain. Sherri endured the biggest challenged of her life, but faced it head on with courage, dignity and fought to the end never giving up. Always remember all the wonderful memories and keep them close to your heart. Our thought anad prayers are with the entire family during this most difficult time. May God watch over all of you and give you strength in the days ahead.
God Bless you all, our love
Ruben, Cathy and Melissa Cuesta
March 10, 2013
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