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ROBERT PIERSMA Obituary
Robert James Piersma April 3, 1934 - March 8, 2019
At Medstar Montgomery Medical Center after a brave battle with bladder cancer. Survived by loving wife of 32 years, the former Melba Jeter, sons Eric (Thys) and Kirk (Duke). He is also survived by a sister, Sandy Jousma and brother, Craig Piersma, both of Holland, Michigan. He will be mourned by members of the Hughes United Methodist Church community and a host of extended relatives, caring neighbors, former colleagues, and friends. Family will receive mourners at 9:30 a.m. at Hughes United Methodist Church, 10700 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD. With a funeral service at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2019. Burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, MD. immediately following the service. Arrangements entrusted to Collins Funeral Home, Silver Spring, MD. www.collinsfuneralhome.com
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Terry Stewart
March 22, 2019
Dear Melba,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. May you know strength and peace in this difficult time.
Terry
Anne Frances
March 13, 2019
Dear Melba,
I'm so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I feel privileged to have gotten to know him. He is such a kind soul who will be missed. May his memory be a blessing to you and your family.
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Paul Dahmus
March 13, 2019
Our sympathy and condolences to your family and friends.
John and Paul
March 12, 2019
You will be missed, Uncle Bob. My condolences and love to Melba, Eric, Thys, Kirk and Duke. Love, Sarah Piersma
McCarthy
March 12, 2019
Please accept my sincere condolences to the family
and friends. Losing a loved one in death is never easy.
May the hope of everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this difficult time. (John 17:3).
Brian Frankel
March 12, 2019
Our sympathy and condolences with Melba and the family. We feel blessed to have known Bob and to call him neighbor.
A D
March 11, 2019
My sincere condolences to your family as you mourn. May God provide comfort and ease your sorry through the power of prayer. Matthew 21:22
Annisa Cline-Thomas
March 11, 2019
On behalf of my family, especially Rudy and Aundrea, I want to extend our heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Piersma and family on the death of Bob. He will be sorely missed. RIP Bob
Dan Norell
March 10, 2019
Bob Piersma was a friend and neighbor. We enjoyed our Big Ten rivalry with Bob supporting Michigan Stste And myself the University if Iowa. He was a positive and energetic force in the neighborhood. We want to express our deepest condolences to Melba and the family for Bob's passing.
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