Bonnie Van Proyen

Bonnie was born on August 2nd, 1956 in Blue Island, IL, the daughter of the late Wesley and Betty Blocker. On September 30th, 1977, Bonnie wed the love of her life, William (Bill) Van Proyen, and began their life together in Southeast Michigan. Bonnie spent 20 years as a paraprofessional for special needs children in the Plymouth-Canton School District in Canton, MI.

In retirement, Bill and Bonnie moved to Holland, MI, to enjoy life by the lake. She was a member of First Reformed Church of Holland, MI, and enjoyed being a member of their coloring group. She also enjoyed reading and traveling, especially cruising.

Bonnie’s greatest joys in life were her husband of 43 years, Bill, her children Amanda (Jeff) Brouwer, Stephen (Kristin) Van Proyen, and Aaron (Catherine) Van Proyen, and her six beautiful grandchildren, Adrian and Evelyn Brouwer, Kelsey and Caleb Van Proyen, and Clara and Nathan Van Proyen. She was an incredibly devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and will be so missed.

Bonnie is also survived by her brother, Wesley Jr. (Joy) Blocker, and sister Beth (Dale) Eckerstrom. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her uncle and aunt, Peter and Janice Sjoerdsma.

Visitation will be on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Lakeshore Memorial Services from 1:00-4:00pm. Private services will be held for the family immediately following the visitation, with interment at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, MI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Singing Crusaders C/O First Reformed Church of Holland, MI.