Kathleen DeWeerd Obituary
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Kathleen was a member of Overisel Reformed Church and former member of Overisel Christian Reformed Church. She was active in her church and regularly volunteered at Love, Inc. and several other charities. Kathleen was a 1958 graduate of Unity Christian High School. Her favorite pastimes were working puzzles, sewing and crafting. She had a servant's heart and cared deeply for the needs of others.
Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Alena Steenwyk, and brother and sister-in-law, Clarence and Ethel Steenwyk.
Kathleen is survived by her:
Husband of 64 years, Henry C. DeWeerd
Children
Linda (Dan) VanKley
Julie Taylor
Dennis (Patti) DeWeerd
Grandchildren
Rin (Salem) VanKley, Jon VanKley, Anna VanKley, Ben (Vanessa) Taylor, Kaylee Taylor, Noah Taylor, Ryan DeWeerd, Sophia DeWeerd
Great Grandchildren
Elaina Taylor, Titus Taylor, Siena Taylor, Levi Taylor, Maria Taylor
Siblings
Henry (Judi) Steenwyk
James (Nancy) Steenwyk
Funeral services are planned for 11:00am Monday, November 3, at Overisel Reformed Church Ministry Center (the former CRC church), 4724 142nd Ave., Holland, with Rev. Michael Pitsenberger officiating. Burial will follow at 2:00pm in Zutphen Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for 2:00-4:00pm Sunday, November 2 at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S State St., Zeeland. Memorial contributions may be made to Love, Inc. Arrangements are by Yntema Funeral Home and condolences may be left online at www.yntemafh.com.
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Mary Beth Crips
October 30, 2025
Julie, I am sorry to hear about your mom. In reading her obituary I found an alignment to you, "A serving heart." We all need to have this quality you have. You give us an example of leadership and empathy.
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