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1939
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2018
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Patricia Berens Obituary
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Irwin; her sons and their wives: Terry and Peggy Berens, Craig and Kris Berens and Jeff and Barbara Berens; grandchildren: Jacob, Hunter, Samuel, Elliot, Grace, Cole and Drew; great granddaughter Elise; sister Norma Woodwyk; sisters-in-law: Velora Van Vuren, Vi Nieneker, Beverly and Lee Groenheide and Gayle Berens.
Pat was a bookkeeper at Resthaven for 25 years and was a member of Christ Memorial Church. She loved her grandchildren and making cookies.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 South State Street, Zeeland and from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Monday, July 9 2018 at Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Road, Holland with the funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. Interment will be in Bentheim Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Resthaven. www.yntemafh.com
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July 12, 2018
To the family of Pat Berens, I enjoyed knowing and working with Pat when she was here at Resthaven Care Center. Sorry for your loss, Julie Ras
Jan Busscher
July 10, 2018
So sorry for your lost. Worked with Pat at Resthaven. You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Heidi Dyk
July 5, 2018
Irv, so sorry for your lost. Pat was such a beautiful woman. I will always remember her contagious smile and the compassion you both shared for one another. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Karin Lance
July 5, 2018
Berens Family. So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and praying for comfort.
Chris and Karin Lance
Jeff, Holly, Eric & Chris Nyland
July 5, 2018
As a family we sure our thoughts and prayers to your family for your loss! We will all be thinking of you through this time!
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