Lori Ann Ponstein

Lori Ponstein, age 60, of Zeeland, entered her heavenly home on June 15, 2024.
Lori shared 40 years of marriage with her husband, Randy Ponstein. For two decades, she poured her heart and soul into the students at Zeeland Public Schools, she had a passion for working with children with special needs and seeing them be all they could be. Lori found joy in camping, biking and traveling. However, her greatest treasures were the precious moments spent with her grandchildren.
Lori's memory will forever be cherished by those whose lives she touched, and she will be deeply missed by those who survive. She is survived by her husband, Randy Ponstein; children and grandchildren: Craig and Sam Ponstein (Brinna, Kabe, Edynn), Kelli and Mike Mulder (Canaan, Sienna, Brecklyn), Amanda and James Tiemeyer (Kennedi, Ellisyn, Oaklyn, Coleson); siblings: Sandy and Wayne Geurink, Linda Styf, Rick and Sandy Bussis, Mark and Deb Bussis; in laws: Gret and John Lamer, Bob and Rita Ponstein, Don and Sally Ponstein, Joan and Jerry Herweyer, Scott Ponstein; as well as many nephews and nieces.
Lori was preceded in death by her brothers-in-law, Art Styf and Jim Ponstein, and in-laws, Shirley and Rex Foss; and her niece, Becky Styf.
Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church, 7284 Taylor St. Hudsonville, MI 49426. Visitation from 4-7 pm on Monday, June 17 at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 South State Street, Zeeland, MI 49464.
In honor of Lori's passion for working with students with special needs, memorial contributions may be given to Difference Makers (checks payable to Zeeland Public Schools "Difference Makers" in the memo line). www.yntemafh.com