Joyce Elaine Folkertsma
Joyce Elaine Folkertsma
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aged 79, from Grand Rapids, MI, passed into her new life on December 19, 2023; a glory so long anticipated. She is survived by sisters-in-law, Beverly Folkertsma and Norma Kapteyn; a brother-in-law, Albert DeVries; as well as numerous nieces and nephews along with their children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Laura Folkertsma; her siblings, Richard Folkertsma, Deanna and Klaas Kapteyn, Linda DeVries; her nephews, Daniel and Michael Kapteyn; nieces, Rachael Morrison and Joy VanLaar. Joyce was filled with hospitality, had many friends and enjoyed visiting and encouraging people with poems, artwork and music. Her artwork expressed a determined, faithful heart that leaned on Jesus. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, December 27 at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Kentwood with a visiting time to follow. Interment Grandville Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Care Cardinal Cascade Assisted Living (memo Joyce) at 6117 Charlevoix Woods Court SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com.
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Char Westmaas Glass
December 24, 2023
I remember Joyce coming up north to the Westmaas farm with her parents and siblings.
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Sue Willard
December 21, 2023
I used to wait on her at Roger´s Dept. Store, she
Was so nice and sweet . May she RIP
Sue Willard
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