Arlene Mae DeBoer

1932 - 2022

Arlene Mae DeBoer obituary, 1932-2022, Wyoming, MI

Arlene Mae DeBoer

1932 - 2022

BORN

1932

DIED

2022

Arlene DeBoer Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 15 to Mar. 16, 2022.
DeBoer, Arlene Mae 10/01/1932-03/15/2022 Byron Center Arlene Mae DeBoer, age 89, of Grand Rapids went home to be with her savior on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Arlene was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She had a servant's heart and always sought to help others before herself. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony DeBoer; infant son, Mark; sisters and brother, Mildred (Frank) Heyboer, Russell (Betty) Vugteveen, Lorraine (Jack) VandenBroek; and brother-in-law, Roger Longfield. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Cindy Januszka, Steven (Susan) DeBoer, Richard DeBoer, Michelle (Bruce) Kuiper; grandchildren, Lisa Boyer, Jason (Amy) DeBoer, Britani (David Schaum) DeBoer, Candice DeBoer, Kaycee (Tyler) Ledeboer, Rachel (Sam) Reid, Maryn Kuiper, Courtney Kuiper; many great-grandchildren; sister, Elaine Longfield; brother, Wayne (Linda) Vugteveen; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday 11:00am at Orchard Hill Church, 1465 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids with Rev. Bruce Kuiper officiating. Burial Rosedale Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 4:00-6:00pm at MKD Stegenga Funeral Chapel, 3131 Division Ave, Wyoming. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Orchard Hill Church. The family would like to say a special thank you to Holland Hospice and The Oaks of Byron Center. Condolences may be sent online at www.stegenga funeralchapel.com.

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March 17, 2022

Pat Verhey Raap posted to the memorial.

March 17, 2022

Bill & Linda Peters posted to the memorial.

March 17, 2022

Mike and Ardith Matthysse posted to the memorial.

Pat Verhey Raap

March 17, 2022

So sorry to hear of Arlene“s passing. Great memories of bowling with her and Lorraine. Sending thoughts and prayers to all.

Bill & Linda Peters

March 17, 2022

Rest In Peace Arlene. Now you will be with Tony again. So many great memories years ago.

Mike and Ardith Matthysse

March 17, 2022

Thankful for the special memories of Arlene and family from our times at Fairview church and community. Our sincere sympathy to the family in her passing. May God grant His peace and comfort.
Blessings, Mike and Ardith Matthysse

Teressa Mieras

March 16, 2022

Wishing the family comfort and healing during this time of sorrow. Your mom will truly be missed. I will always remember the great times bowling with your mom.

Janet and Vern Emery

March 16, 2022

Our sympathies to the Deboer family. Arlene was a good person and great golf partner and we have stories to prove it!! R.I.P. Arlene you will be missed.

Rick Meier

March 15, 2022

My condolences to Cindy, Steve, Rick, and Shelly. So sorry to hear your mother passed. She was always so nice and the world lost a great lady.

Beth and Phil Anderson

March 15, 2022

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.

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