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Margaret E. Bykerk

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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DIED
June 16, 2025
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Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Margaret E. (Peg) Staal Bykerk, age 91, of Grand Rapids, arrived at the gates of heaven and ran into the embrace of her loving, gracious Savior, Jesus Christ, reuniting with those she loved dearly, on Monday, June 16. Peg was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, friend,...

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Thoughts and Prayers from Texas for our Dear Aunt Peg. Aunt Peg always has had a huge heart for Jesus, Family and Others. I have very fond memories of her care when we would visit that lovely home. A home briming with love of God, recreation and family. Even as a young boy I could tell how much Aunt Peg loved Uncle Gerry and her boys. I spent some time with the family one summer and worked with Jeff at his Landscape company. It was a home full of joy and laughter and fun. Countless basketball...

Knew Peg for many years thru Pfeiffer Lincoln. She was absolutely one of the nicest people I ever had the privilege to know.

We served as divisional leaders of The Salvation Army Western Michigan/Northern Indiana Division & had a very special relationship with Peg! In an earlier appointment in social services for the same division we worked closely with her to develop programs which still serve folks in the name of Christ. Words are completely inadequate to express our gratitude & appreciation for Peg´s significant contribution to our ministry as well as our personal friendship. She was truly blessing to many....

I served on the Salvation Army Board with Margaret. She took me under her wing and explained all the complexities of the Salvation Army to me. She was so open with her faith in Jesus Christ, and I prayed to have the same boldness she had with everyone she met. We were also both in the financial services business, so we always had a lot to talk about. She loved her family with everything she had, and she loved talking about her grandchildren. She was so proud of them. She would tell me...