Jean Marie De De Kraker

DE KRAKER - Jean Marie DeKraker, 1924-2005, entered into the presence of the Lord on this day, July 21, 2005. She has run the race God set before her and finished the course with joy. Joy to her was knowing, in body and soul, both in life and death, she belonged to her faithful Savior, Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ satisfied our sins with His precious blood. One of her favorite scriptures was John 11:25, 26. “I am the one who raises the dead and give them life again. Anyone who believes in Me will never die.”

She was preceded in death by her husband Andrew DeKraker and an infant son, Bruce DeKraker.

Those left waiting to join her in Heaven are Bruce A. and Julia DeKraker and family, Scott and Lisa Sowa, Bruce and Brandee DeKraker, and Matt and Sara Orange. Grandchildren include Olivia Sowa, Lucas Sowa, Arie and Anthony DeKraker, Anna, Kallista, and Rachel Orange, Joel and Gayle DeKraker and family, Joel and Sharon DeKraker, Christopher and Kathryn, Robert and Carol DeKraker and family, Elizabeth and Kyle Neher, Benjamin and Theodore, Andrew and Heidi DeKraker and family, Emily, Molly and Andrew.

Also surviving are her sisters, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Maxine and Gerald Terpstra, Christine Pickett, Janeva Shoemaker, Peter DeKraker, Adrianna Schut, Carolyn Westhouse, Joyce and Larry Potgeter. Gladys DeKraker, and Kathleen DeKraker

Funeral service will be held 11 am Monday at Cultlerville East Christian Reformed Church, with Rev. Al Jongsma officiating.

The family will receive relatives and friends Sunday 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm at the Cook Funeral Home, Byron Center 2087 84th St.

A special thanks goes to the staff and caregivers at Sheldon Meadows Living Center and Hospice of Holland Home. Also, the family is so thankful for the faithfulness of Maxine Terpstra, Betty Hamm, and Tony and Vel Baar and family throughout Jean’s final months.

If you are unable to attend the visitation or funeral service please sign the family’s Memory Book at www.cookfuneralhome.com.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Cutlerville East Christian Reformed Church Christian Education

Visitation July 24, 2005 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Cook Funeral Home, Inc. - Byron Center Chapel 2067 84th St. Byron Center, MI (616) 878-9744

Funeral Service July 25, 2005 11:00 AM Cutlerville East Christian Reformed Church 501 68th Street SE Cutlerville, MI

Interment Monday July 25 2005 Winchester Cemetery - Byron Center Byron Center, MI (616) 878-3428

Funeral Home Service Cook Funeral Home, Inc. - Byron Center Chapel 2067 84th St. SW Byron Center, MI 616-878--9744