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John Jay RITSEMA

1944 - 2015

John Jay RITSEMA obituary, 1944-2015, Mableton, GA

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John RITSEMA Obituary

RITSEMA, John Jay John Jay Ritsema, 71, died at Tranquility Hospice House in Austell, GA, on Saturday, April 25, 2015, of Pancreatic Cancer. Born on March 3, 1944 to John and Freda (Kuiper) Ritsema in Grand Rapids, MI. John lived in Ft. Lauderdale, New York, Miami & Atlanta. He worked as a Civil Engineer, earned an MBA, & enjoyed his family, genealogy, tennis, bridge, music, travel & a love for learning. Survivors include his wife of 49 years Patricia Ruth (Dokter) Ritsema, children: Susan Lynn (George A. Garrison), John David (Lindsey Vander Woude), grandchildren: Christina Lynn Garrison, Stephen John Garrison, John Parker Ritsema, Claire Mae Ritsema, siblings: Marvin J. Ritsema and Luanne Ritsema, nephews & nieces. John was preceded in death by his oldest sister Beth Elaine Noble. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, April 29 at 11 am at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, GA. Reception to follow. Memorial contributions can be made to Pancreatic Cancer Research (pancan.org) and Tranquility Hospice House (wellstar.org/hospice). Davis-Struempf Funeral Home & Crematory, Austell. davisstruempf.com

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Apr. 28, 2015.

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R. S.

April 30, 2015

My sincerest condolences for the Ritsema family. May the promise found in Ps. 34: 17-18 be of comfort to you and your loved ones during this difficult time.

R. S.

April 30, 2015

My sincerest condolences for the Ritesma family. May the promise found in Ps. 34: 17-18 be of comfort to you and your loved ones during this difficult time.

L N

April 29, 2015

Condolences to the family. May you find peace and comfort in each other and in God's promises for the

Carol Mosley

April 29, 2015

We grieve with you as you experience the loss of a dear one at this time. Love always, Carol and Walt Mosley

Marybeth and Charles Horton

April 28, 2015

Pat and Family, Charles and I are praying for all of you at this difficult time. We send our eternal love to each of you. Mary Beth Horton

April 28, 2015

Susan, George, Christina, Stephen and the Ritsema family -
Praying for God's comfort for you all.
Grace and peace,
The Shaffer family

Oran and Donna Buck

April 28, 2015

Dear Pat, Susan and John David, your husband/father left a treasured legacy for all of you as to the way he lived his life for the Lord. May your beautiful memories comfort your grieving hearts and John's legacy live on through each of you and your families. Love and prayers, Oran and Donna Buck

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