Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, and brother Jimmy Van Houten, brother-in-law Allen Walma. Surviving are her husband Robert Van Putten, children; Merideth (Peter) Lembke, Mallory (David) Isabell, Laura (Colin) Prins; grandchildren; Owen Lembke, Adam Lembke, Josie Isabell, Meghan Lembke, Molly Lembke, Louisa Isabell, Willa Isabell. Also surviving are her sisters; Gerry Walma, Mary (Bob) Staven, Ruth (Mike) Wyckoff and her brother Dan Van Houten.
Debbie was a registered nurse for over 40 years who dedicated her life to serving kids at the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital. Later she was a nursing instructor with Grand Valley State University. She enjoyed travelling, cruises, spending time at the cottage on Spring Lake, and taking care of her 7 grandchildren.
Please join her family for a Memorial Visitation on Tuesday, August 10 from 6-8 PM at Keystone Community Church (655 Spaulding Ave SE, Ada, MI 49301). Memorial Services will be held at Keystone Community Church on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 11 AM with an additional Visitation one hour prior.
Please consider a memorial contribution in memory of Debra Jean Van Putten to The Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Foundation.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.reyersnorthvalleychapel.com for the Van Putten family.
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