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Lisa Jones
October 22, 2020
So sorry for your loss and yet able to tell the heartbreak of losing someone to suicide, wish more people would tell it like it is as we have a stigma for mental health that should not be, maybe when that happens we could help save someone else from taking this forever step. Prayers for your families and God Bless
Gene and Ann Vroma
October 21, 2020
To the Kingma family... Our sincere sympathy to all of you. We pray that God will surround you with His loving arms and fill you with the comfort that only He can give. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Belinda (Vroma) DeHaven
October 21, 2020
To the Kingma Family,
I just heard this news and am heartbroken for all of you. Our families grew up together at Beverly Church and I fondly remember NYE parties with you all as our parents and their friends gathered together to celebrate. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. May you all (including her husband and precious children) find peace and comfort.
HCXC
October 19, 2020
DeWitt family and Nathan, you have our sincere sympathies. We are so sorry for your loss and lift up prayers during this time for you. May you continue to have an anchor in Christ so He can give you strength during these times. We wanted to honor and celebrate her beautiful spirit through this memorial fund with Heights of Hope. May this continue to bless others, as she has blessed so many. Love, the Holland Christian Cross Country Team
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Paul and Nancy Blauwkamp Family
October 14, 2020
Our love to you Kelly, kids and Mary and families. You have our deepest sympathy for your loss of Kristin. May your love for her and your memories together help you through this very difficult time.
Carol Nuismer
October 13, 2020
Dear DeWitt family, I will miss Kristen's smiling face at church. She was a special lady! You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Kent and Keena Price
October 12, 2020
Our heartfelt love and prayers go out to your sweet family. We feel so blessed to have known you and to truly feel the love of God from all of your family. Kristen was a shining star and we feel especially grateful for her friendship with our Nina - they had a special bond and spread so much joy to others. Thank you for letting us share in the magic.
Noah Douglas Vanderlaan
October 12, 2020
In the past in Calvary of Kristin. I always could remember her as a mother smiling, seeing her happy all the time in church with her family as a child made my day. Now, I remember her face, always smiling. I miss her, as she was one of the best teacher I had. I had her in my life for along time. I loved her like family. I will forever keep her in my heart. I will forever love her family, as I know mine will. I'm sorry for the loss of Kristin, I had her as a teacher here in HC. I never had a chance to say goodbye and never had so much love shown to me by her. I want to hug her one last time, before she died from this. I never wanted her to go, and I don't want anyone else like her to die. She was one of a kind to a person like me. I loved her like family. I can't forget the help she gave me in school. She was an amazing person and an amazing mother.
I miss you, Ms Dewitt. I love you.
From Noah Vanderlaan.
Monika Krimendahl
October 12, 2020
Our deepest condolences for your whole family at this time. May the love of friends and family support you through this tough time. We are so sorry for your loss and praying for friends and family.
Love the Krimendahl's
Julie Webb
October 11, 2020
I was so sorry to learn of this news about Kristen as my brother Dan informed me. Sympathy and prayers for all of you.
Phil Bakker
October 11, 2020
It has been a privilege to know Kristen and her family. She was such a bright light to so many. The last fun conversation I had with her was after she and Dave and her mom made a "cheese run" to Wisconsin and visited with my brother.
Coach Pal
October 11, 2020
Dear Kingma Family, I am deeply saddened by the news of Kristen's death. Please accept my deepest condolences and prayers for Kristen and your family.
Molly, Jay, Benton, Garret and Will Truttman
October 10, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss. Words fail.
Christi Kern
October 10, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with the DeWitt and Kingma families during this incredibly sad time. We know all of you loved her through this very challenging year. May you feel God's healing love in this time of grief. Love, Christi, Michael, Paul, Drew, Megan and Maribeth, the Kern family. Christi's family knows Beth and Craig from Hope College connections that have grown into life long friendships.
Dennis and LeeAnn Rosel
October 8, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family at this difficult time.
Norma Hook
October 8, 2020
Susan Kingma Stoneman, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. I send my prayers for comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Amy Van Allsburg
October 8, 2020
I shared some wonderful experiences with Kristen at Hope. As many have expressed, Kristen was a compassionate and talented woman. She had a smile that could light up a room, and her willingness to support others was always evident. My prayers are with your entire family. May you be filled with peace and God's everlasting love.
Dear DeWitt and Kingma families, Kristen was so beautiful, inside and out! She was sweet, kind, devoted to her family and loving to all who knew her. I enjoyed sending and receiving prayer texts from her over this past very difficult year. She loved y
Sara Roelofs
October 7, 2020
Dear DeWitt and Kingma families,
Kristen was so beautiful, inside and out! She was sweet, kind, devoted to her family and loving to all who knew her. I enjoyed sending and receiving prayer texts from her over this past very difficult year. She loved you all so very much! You did everything right; you relentlessly sought treatment, encouraged her and showered her with your love. She goes on before us, but we will see her again! This is not our home! Death has been swallowed up in victory 1Cor 15:54 We love you Kristen!
Ed Wirth
October 7, 2020
Craig, sorry to hear about your sister.
christine Duncan
October 7, 2020
I am heartbroken. Kristen was the quintessential warm, generous, loving, sweet person and always so proud of her family. She will be missed more than any words could describe. My prayers go out to Kristen's entire family.
Luke and Stephanie Beelen
October 7, 2020
You are in our prayers Kelly, Katelyn, Ryan, Nathan and all other family members and friends of Kristen's. There are no words. So sorry for your loss. To echo another, the courage to publicly share the battle with mental illness is admirable. May God give you strength and peace as you navigate this time and beyond.
Jack & Carol Naber
October 7, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with Kristen's family and friends. We thought so much of her as a great Christian friend and person. She will be dearly missed in so many ways.
Mike and Sally Murphy
October 7, 2020
Our prayers and deepest sympathy-and condolences to all of the family
Melissa
October 6, 2020
Thank you for your bravery and helping reduce the stigma of mental illness by telling us how she died. My sympathies to those who who loved her.
Kristen, I am so thankful to have been one of your Hope College roommates. I have many memories of smiling with you, dancing in the apartment, singing Queen songs, riding on hay wagons, making pizzas at Teri's, and admiring your relationship with others.
Shelly Venema
October 6, 2020
Kristen, I am so thankful to have been one of your Hope College roommates. I have many memories of smiling with you, dancing in the apartment, singing Queen songs, riding on hay wagons, making pizzas at Teri's, and admiring your relationship with others. You were a good friend, and I plan on seeing you again. I love you, my friend. -Shelly
James Howell
October 6, 2020
Joyce and family, Our prayers are with all of you as you grieve. We will pray that our Lord will give you the comfort you need at this time and in the days ahead. Jim and Faye Howell
Jon Van Denend
October 6, 2020
Our condolences from the Van Denend family. You all are loved more than words can say. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ryan Elenbaas
October 6, 2020
So sorry for your loss. I will be praying for your family for sure.
Ryan Elenbaas
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