Effie Workman

Effie Workman

Effie Workman Obituary

Published by Cook Funeral & Cremation Services - Grandville Chapel on Apr. 20, 2000.
WORKMAN - Effie Workman, age 92 of Jenison went to be with her Lord Thursday, April 20, 2000. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Chuck Goeman and John Workman. She is survived by her daughter Wilma weemhoff; grandchildren, Sue and Mark Vredeveld, Jim and Linda Weemhoff, Ron and Susie Weemhoff, Pat and Fred Bruinsma; 15 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; step children, Fred and Lucille Workman, Robe Doezema; step grandchildren, Phil Doezema and friend Betty Cooper, Mark and Kim Doezema; brothers, Pete and Rica Vander Meulen, John and Jule Vander Meulen; sister Winnie Euwema; sister-in-law Jeanette Herrema; several in-laws and step in-laws and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service will beheld 1 p.m. Monday at the Cook Funeral Home, 1889 Baldwin , Jenison with Rev. Richard Baukema Sr officiating. Interment Pine Hill Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Cook Funeral Home, Jenison. If you are unable to attend the service or visitation please sign the family's Memory Book at www.cookfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan.

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