Esther-Heemstra-Obituary

Esther R. Heemstra

Grand Rapids, Michigan

1920 - 2024

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Heemstra, Esther R. (Rusche)2/18/1920 - 2/17/2024She was our mom and we loved her. The five of us grew up in a typical 50's home. Our dad worked and mom stayed home. She found her greatest joy in nurturing her home filled with love and warmth.She was a devote Catholic. Mom loved praying, saying...

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How I loved Esther! She was such a joy to work with at Side by Side day program! We laughed, danced, sang and cried together! Again, she was a joy! I can't wait to see her in Heaven again someday! My condolences to her family. I'm sure you miss her so much. She talked so often of her family to us staff. Thank you for allowing me to spend 5 years getting to know her and learn from her! God Bless you all, dear family. Cheryl Steele

Love and prayers to Esther Heemstra family and friends also God bless you to Esther Heemstra family and friends also I love my friend Esther Heemstra very much also I miss my friend Esther Heemstra very much also Rest In Peace. Amen. Your friend Paul Torres P. S. Paul and Esther are best friends forever very much.

What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful woman. Esther was a dear friend of my mother's - Marian Ebers Platte (2015). Mom always spoke so admirably and fondly of Esther, from their childhood days and on. Lots of long phone conversations later in life... My prayers go out to the family.

What a beautiful sentiment. She obviously loved the church and hey family. Prayers for your family.

Rest in peace Great-Gram!! I have so many pleasant memories with you! 1.) Can't drive by the Choo Choo Grill without thinking of you and thanks to you for taking my sister's and I there for our first time and I'm pretty sure the only time lol! 2.) A trip to Great-Papa and Great-Grams' house meant playing with paper dolls underneath the formal dining room table or just in the formal dining room itself. 3.) Bananas on a banana hook in the middle of the casual dining table in the kitchen. 4.)...

I was sorry to read of your mom's passing Fred...104 is a great life I'm sure...keep her in your thoughts...my mom passed 6 years ago...take care old friend...Peace...

What a wonderful and long life Esther had! Sending her family all of our love and very deepest condolences.

I am so sorry for your loss! I remember her smile, when she would come out on the deck, by the pool. Matt, and I, and the kids are sending you lots of love!

WOW ! Would have love to have known her ! Talk about The Good Ole Days . She had a long Life and seen Many Changes ! May she RIP with the Angels ! Sue Willard Gr.Mich.