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Leist, Judith Judith Lee Leist (Harmelink) age 77 of Grand Rapids passed away peacefully on Saturday June 22, 2019. Judith was born in Sheboygan, WI on October 7, 1941 to Harry and Dorothea Harmelink who preceded her in death. Judith, was also preceded in death by her loving husband Alan in 1992. She grew up in Cedar Grove, WI and graduated from Cedar Grove high school in 1959, she later graduated from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI in 1963. Surviving are sisters and brothers: Sharon Myers of Muskegon, Gail (Bill) Friesema of Oak Park IL, Helen (Max) Cepero of Berkeley, CA, Joel (Jill) Harmelink of Sheboygan, WI, many nieces and nephews, and her special friend Bernie Holstege. She has worked in California, Washington D.C., Nigeria and Hawaii. Judy loved to travel. She has been to 64 countries. Judith enjoyed gardening and cooking. There will be a gathering of relatives at the resort on July 11th. There will be an interment service for Judy with friends and relatives on Friday July 12th at 11:00 AM Rosedale Memorial Park. A special thank you, to Green Acres and all of her special caregivers for the love and compassion shown to Judy. Memorial contributions to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research will be appreciated. Please forward donations to the funeral home.
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Our family got to know Bernie and Judy at Green Acres while our Dad was a resident there for 16 months. Bernie was quite a devoted friend to Judy and was always near her. What a lovely friendship they shared. We are so sorry for your loss.
Sarah Koetsier
June 28, 2019
A very sweet person who loved life, people, and pets!
She cared for people (heart) and loved adventure....we walked our dogs together in the neighborhood....shared life stories over a glass of wine....or just talked! Then she asked me one time, while walking, who's that guy walking, and I told her "a neighbor who is also alone now" and so it began to blossom into a new, nice friendship (Bernie). So glad for her!
Pat H. in the neighborhood
June 24, 2019
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