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Eileen Burke Obituary

Burke, Eileen R (Belstra) Eileen R. Burke, aged 67, of Wyoming, went to be with her Lord on Friday, October 17, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Eileen Belstra. She is survived by her daughter: Shannon; brother: Larry Belstra; nieces and nephews: Dan Belstra, Kim Belstra (Kandace Crittendon, Kasadie Crittendon, Karrah Waller, Austin Waller); cousin and best friend: Char and Ron Heyboer; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She was a good natured woman who will be missed by many. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 am at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Wyoming) 4031 Clyde Park SW with Pastor Dennis Gilbert officiating. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Monday from 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Grand Rapids Press from Oct. 18 to Oct. 19, 2014.

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Amanda (Mandi) Stressman

October 19, 2014

Larry and family, I am so sorry to read of Eileen's passing from this earth but know she is now resting peacefully in Heaven. She was a brave soul and an inspiration for us all.

kim Belstra

October 19, 2014

She was amazing! A great aunt she will be missed deeply. Always happy and ready for any challenge life gave her.

All my love,

Kim Belstra

October 19, 2014

She was an amazing lady. A great aunt! She was always a very happy person. She will be missed very much by me.

Kim Belstra

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