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Judith Ann Bylsma

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Dykstra Funeral Homes Mulder Chapel

188 West 32nd St

Holland, Michigan

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Oct. 5, 2025

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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Judith Bylsma Obituary

Judith Ann (Van Ess) Bylsma, 86, of Holland, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 26, 2025. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Goldie Van Ess; her brother, Jack Van Ess; and two granddaughters, Taylor Bylsma and Jaide Bylsma. She is survived by her husband of nearly 65 years, Gary Bylsma; children, Dan (Janice) Bylsma, Tom Bylsma, and Betsy (Russ) Kopp; grandchildren, Jacob (Samantha) Bylsma, Jonah Bylsma, Caleb (Kaila) Bylsma, Jordan Bylsma, Logan (Stephanie) Bylsma, Mitchell Kopp, Isaac Bylsma, Aleah (Ben) DeVries, and Madelyn Kopp; great-grandchildren, Leland, Cameron, Hutchinson, Tucker, Skyler, Hallie, Isla and one unborn baby on the way; and her sister, Delores (David) Bixel. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 6, 2025, at First Reformed Church, 630 State St., Holland, Michigan, with visitation prior to the service from 10:00–11:00 a.m. Visitation will also be held on Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Dykstra Funeral Home - Mulder Chapel, 188 - 32nd. St, Holland, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hope College Bylsma Family Scholarship Fund or Hospice of Holland. For a full obituary and a place to share memories, please see www.dykstrafuneralhome.com

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Published by Grand Rapids Press from Oct. 1 to Oct. 2, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Judith Bylsma

Oct

5

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Dykstra Funeral Homes Mulder Chapel

188 West 32nd Street, Holland, MI 49423

Oct

6

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

First Reformed Church

630 State Street, Holland, MI 49423

Oct

6

Service

11:00 a.m.

First Reformed Church

630 State St., Holland, MI 49423

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Dykstra Funeral Homes Mulder Chapel

188 West 32nd St, Holland, MI 49423

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