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1938

DIED

2019

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Genevieve Van Prooyen Obituary

Van Prooyen, Genevieve 4/27/1938 - 11/23/2019 Grand Rapids Genevieve I. (Markowski) Van Prooyen, born April 27, 1938, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Beacon Hill's memory care center in Grand Rapids. She is survived by her son Leonard H. Van Prooyen Jr. and wife Andrea (Cassis) Van Prooyen, her son Reginald L. Van Prooyen and wife Amy (Jackson) Van Prooyen, her daughter China R. Van Prooyen, her grandchildren Kristin J. Van Prooyen and Erin M. Van Prooyen, her aunt Celia Markowski, several cousins, nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. Gerie is preceded in death by her husband Leonard H. Van Prooyen Sr., her parents Walter and Ruth (Thew) Markowski and brother Walter Markowski Jr. of New York. A celebration of her life will be held at Frederik Meijer Gardens on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Genevieve's name can be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Michigan, www.alz.org, (800) 272-3900, or to Hospice of Michigan, www.hom.org, (888) 247-5701.

Published by Grand Rapids Press from Nov. 27 to Nov. 29, 2019.
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God Bless Gerie. She was a great colleague and an even better friend.

Gary Riemersma

Gary Riemersma

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December 1, 2023

Bernie was a dear friend who shared laughter and antiquing trips with me and Norma Seymour. We miss both of them dearly. Luann Seymour

Luann Seymour

November 22, 2023

Some of my favorite memories are going on mystery trips for our birthdays and also visiting antique stores.. one time, Gerie picked up an old wicker picnic basket and exclaimed," Look, the sand is still in it!!" Well, Norma and I laughed and laughed! The thing was, Gerie never tried to be funny, but she always made us laugh like crazy when we were together. We miss her so much!

Luann Seymour

November 22, 2021

You’ve heard from me before and I’m likely to say the same thing. I do miss Gerie, my friend, so much. We always laughed when we were together, Norma, Gerie and myself. Both of these dear friends are gone now. I remember clearly going with Norma and Gerie to Muskegon to see Phyllis Diller in person. OMG! We laughed so much that it seriously affected our stomach muscles. After the hilarious show, Gerie had her photo taken in front of the poster of Phyllis Diller. Well, it was such a great photo that she put it on all of her business cards!! Thank you for remembering this great lady! Love, Luann

Luann Seymour

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November 21, 2020

One of my favorite memories is going on Mystery Trips with Gerie, Norma and myself. We would always celebrate our birthdays doing this and laughing a lot. Gerie always kept us laughing! We had so much fun together. Gerie's favorite thing was going to resale shops especially the Smokestack in Frankfort. Of course, we were the only patrons laughing like crazy! I will miss my dear friend so much. Luann Seymour

Luann Seymour

December 6, 2019

Sorry for the Loss of your Mom.

Liz Forbes

December 2, 2019

Thinking of you all during this time. Ig and I are praying for comfort for your family.

Ignacio and Beth Gonzalez

December 2, 2019

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Erika Curtiss

December 2, 2019

I have such fond memories of your Mom from when I worked for her dentist over 30 years ago. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Bonnie Blandford

November 29, 2019

China
I wish you and your family comfort in your time of sorrow. Hold onto the special memories.
With much sympathy,
Halima

Halima Ismail

November 27, 2019

China
I wish you and your family comfort during your time of sorrow. Hold onto the special memories you have.
With deepest sympathy,
Halima

November 27, 2019

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