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Annette was a lover of music. She graduated from Calvin University and performed with the Alumni choir for many years. She enjoyed travel and found delight in her children and grandchildren. Bethany Christian Services was dear to her heart both professionally and personally where she focused on domestic adoption. She cherished many dear friends in Holland, Kalamazoo, Toronto, Florida, and beyond. She was loved and will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her daughter, Kristen and Mark Guirguis; son, Donald and Emilie Goris; daughter, Kathryn and Brian Kingsley; grandchildren, Claudia, Jonathan, Henry, Jasper, Hazel, Leland, Benjamin, Kaylee; brother, Peter and Shellie Kooy; brother, John and Tamora Kooy; sister, Gwendolyn and Ray Jendra; sister, Mary and Glenn Pniewski; nieces, nephews, extended family; and a large supportive friendship group.
Visitation with the family is 4:00-6:00 pm on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Langeland Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St. Holland, MI 49423.
Funeral services are at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Harderwyk Ministries, 1627 West Lakewood Blvd. Holland, MI 49424 with Rev. Bill Lindner officiating.
Burial to take place in Lakewood Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Annette's honor may be given to Bethany Christian Services at www.bethany.org/get-involved/donate or by mail 901 Eastern Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503 or Calvin University at www.calvin.edu/give or by mail to 3201 Burton St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. www.langelandsterenberg.com
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