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By God’s divine appointment Barb passed away unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon April 29th when she ran into her heavenly Fathers arms where she has been freed from her earthly handicaps.
She was a life time member of Coopersville Reformed Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. After retiring from GM/Delphi of Coopersville she became a dedicated volunteer with Coopersville Cares. When she was not volunteering or spending time with family she loved playing Candy Crush and Toy Blast where she became an expert.
She was proceeded in death by her Father Howard Vander Jagt and is survived by her Mother, Karen Vander Jagt; brother, Bill and Anne Vander Jagt; nieces, Linda (Henry) Beaune, Julie (Brandon) Peters and Marie (Doug) Johnson, Great nieces and nephews Haylee, Emmalyn, Toby, Brody, Hunter, Colten, Hope, with one expected soon; many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. She is going to be deeply missed by all who loved and knew her.
Funeral Services will be held 11:30 A.M. Thursday, May 22, 2025 at the Coopersville, Reformed Church, 429 W. Randall St, Coopersville, MI with Rev. John Hines officiating. Following the service your invited to visit with the family and have refreshments in the Activity Center at Church. Private Burial will take place in the Coopersville-Polkton Twp. Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral Thursday, May 22nd from 10:30 to 11:30 A.M. at the Coopersville Reformed Church.
Memorial donations in Barb's memory may be made to Coopersville Cares, 180 N,. 68th Ave, Coopersville, MI. 49404
Throop Funeral Home, Coopersville, ph. 616-837-8161, www.throopfh.com
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