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Harriet Spek

1931 - 2020

Harriet Spek obituary, 1931-2020, Zeeland, MI

BORN

1931

DIED

2020

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Yntema Funeral Home

251 S State St

Zeeland, Michigan

Harriet Spek Obituary

Harriet J. Spek age 88, of Zeeland, peacefully entered the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, April 30, 2020. She was a woman who loved and served others well. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Arie Spek in 2018. Harriet enjoyed working at First Michigan Bank and then Huntington Bank in the Trust Department.
One of Harriet's loves was music. At the age of 13, she began as a pianist and organist for First Christian Reformed Church in Zeeland. For 67 years, she used her musical talent to be a blessing to others at many worship services, weddings, funerals, and Holiday services. She especially enjoyed accompanying the choir and playing duets with fellow musicians. Harriet's greatest joy was found in her family in which she took great pride.
Harriet is survived by her children, Nancy and Mark Wolters, Paul and Rachel Spek, Sally and Chad Meyer all of Zeeland; grandchildren, Michael and Theresa Wolters, Bradley Wolters, Jennifer and Joseph Stevens, Joshua Wolters, Jonathon Spek, Nathan and Vicky Spek, Jenna Spek, Jordan Meyer,
Kelsey Meyer; Great Grandchildren, Mackenzie, Lexi, Lincoln, and Declan Stevens.
The Spek family would like to give their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Sheldon Meadows and Spectrum Health Hospice for all the prayers, support and loving care provided to Harriet.
A family viewing at Yntema Funeral Home with a graveside service following in Zeeland Cemetery will be Monday, May 4, 2020. The Rev. Bernard Mulder will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to Zeeland Christian Schools or In Touch Ministries-a Charles Stanley Ministry. To leave a condolence and more information, please visit www.yntemafh.com.

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Published by The Holland Sentinel on May 2, 2020.

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Connie DeZwaan

May 14, 2020

I was so sorry to hear about the death of your dear mother. She was a very talented & special lady. I really enjoyed getting to know her and your dad and wish that I could have known them for many more years. They both raised 3 very special, loving & involved children. Sympathy, prayers & love to your entire family.

Michael & Sharon VanHaitsma

May 6, 2020

Sorry for your loss Harriet was a good person , I always enjoyed her humor and wit . She will be missed .

Ward and Betty DeFouw

May 5, 2020

The memory of the righteous will be a blessing. Proverbs 10:7
You have our Christian Sympathy and now you are her Christian Legacy.
With Deepest Sympathy

Keana Janssens

May 4, 2020

A truly beautiful soul loved so deeply by her family and dearly missed by so many. Peace to the entire extended Spek family.

John and Millie Janssens

May 1, 2020

Harriet was always at the organ when Millie and I were in the choir detected by Jim VanDragt. It was always great fun to see the banter between Jim and your mom

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