Ruth Duyster

Ruth Duyster obituary

Ruth Duyster

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Drenthe Christian Reformed Church

6344 Adams Street, Zeeland, MI 49464

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Funeral service

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Drenthe Christian Reformed Church

6344 Adams Street, Zeeland, MI 49464

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Ruth Duyster Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Yntema Funeral Home on Nov. 19, 2025.

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Ruth Duyster, age 83 of Holland was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

She is survived by her sister-in-law Leota Kraai and many nieces and nephews.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Hans in 2018. She was a longtime member of Ebenezer Reformed Church which transitioned to Family Church Ebenezer Campus. Ruth was a hairdresser for many years at Style Beauty Salon in Zeeland until she opened her own in home salon. Ruth was a very sentimental lady, and her family meant the world to her. She enjoyed scrapbooking, doing Creative Memories, and organizing breakfast gatherings. She loved her dogs and had them especially well-fed. She was very close with her nephews Jack, Ron, Chris and her niece Patti. Several mini vacations were enjoyed by Hans and Ruth and sister Marcia and Lee and their children. Ruth also enjoyed collecting Hummels, plates, and Precious Moments.

Visitation will be 4-7 pm Monday, November 24, 2025, at Drenthe Christian Reformed Church, 6344 Adams Street, Zeeland. Her funeral service will be held at 11 am Tuesday, November 25, 2025, also at the church. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be given to the Wounded Warrior Project. www.yntyeamfh.com

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Upcoming Events

Nov

24

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Drenthe Christian Reformed Church

6344 Adams Street, Zeeland, MI 49464

Send Flowers

Nov

25

Funeral service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Drenthe Christian Reformed Church

6344 Adams Street, Zeeland, MI 49464

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Yntema Funeral Home

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.