Wilma Lyn Zuidema

Wilma Lyn Zuidema obituary, Wheeler, OR

Wilma Lyn Zuidema

Wilma Zuidema Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 6, 2017.
Wilma Zuidema was born August 13, 1930 in Huzum, Netherlands and went home to be with the Lord on the evening of February 4, 2017. Wilma was 86. Shortly after WWII Wilma, along with her parents and brother emigrated to the United States and settled in Artesia, CA. On a return visit to the Netherlands Wilma met Case Zuidema and they were married in California in 1958. Wilma and Case along with their three children; Rhonda, Neal and Sam moved to Tillamook in 1973. Case and Wilma later divorced and went their separate ways. Wilma was an amazing loving mother. Her family meant everything to her. She adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren and was always so proud of them. Most important of all Wilma loved the Lord with all her heart and shared that love with her family. She was preceded in death by her son Neal Zuidema. She leaves behind to honor her life her loving family. Daughter – Rhonda Widmer and husband Dennis Son – Sam Zuidema 18 grandchildren; Jace, Joel, Amy, Treve, Lexie, Olivia, Janessa, Telma, Micah, Aliah, Michael, Hailey, Nick, Vince, Tiffany, Amelia, Sam and Savannah. 4+ great-grandchildren; Gracelyn, Tatum, Cason and Addie.

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