Marijane Susan DeWeerd, a mentally and physically handicapped individual injured by vaccine in the 1960's, was ushered into the arms of Jesus at 8:30 p.m. Monday, October 25, 2021. Mary was born May 27, 1958 in Plainwell MI.
Graveside services will be held 3 p.m. October 28 at Elmwood Cemetery in Wayland Township. Her survivors include older brother, Kenneth DeWeerd of Alto, TX; younger brother, Wayne DeWeerd of Byron Center, MI; half siblings Nick DeWeerd and Ashley Swainston of Hopkins, MI; niece, Lindsay Beattie of Shelbyville MI; nephews Tyler DeWeerd of St. Claire Shores, MI, Trevor DeWeerd of Byron Center, MI, and Nicholas Oglesbee of Plainwell MI.
A special thanks to Kathy Mason, and everyone from the Blessed Edge Adult Foster Care facility in Plainwell, MI for the loving care they provided for Mary. Thanks also to Brenda Janke, Sandiee Preston, Tiffany Lantz, and Donna and Marinus DenHarder.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Blessed Edge AFC, 377 North Main St., Plainwell, MI 49080. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.kubiakcookwayland.com.