Leona Mae Hubers

Leona Mae Hubers (Van De Riet), age 83, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 10, 2020. Leona was preceded in death by her husband, Nelis Hubers; parents Hans and Marie Van De Riet; in-laws Floyd Hubers, Elizabeth Rindels, George Rindels, Rev. Martin Toonstra, Joyce Toonstra, Lawrence Timmer, James Hubers, Delmar Hubers, Emily Hubers, and Kris Rindels. She will be remembered by her children Tamela (Phil) Bassler, Timothy Hubers, and Marc (Tammy) Hubers; grandchildren Kate, Philip (Trisha), Tricia, Nicholas, Seth, Casey, Nathan, Michelle, and Amanda; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings Sylvia Timmer, Judy (Charles) Corwin, Harry (Ruth) Van De Riet; sisters-in-law Grace Hubers, Cheryl (Duane) Van Solkema; step-siblings Kenneth Rindels and Ruth Rottier; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Leona was born in Pease, MN March 22, 1937. She was the daughter of Hans and Marie Van De Riet, and sister of Sylvia, Joyce, Judy, and Harry. She married Dale Hubers December 18, 1959; they were married for 54 years.

She graduated from Pine Rest Christian Nursing School, where she worked until the birth of her children Tamela, Timothy, and Marc. Later, she worked for several years at Grand Oldsmobile. She loved the people and her job.

She was a member of Hope CRC for many years until retiring and moving to Lake City, MI. Dale and Leona spent 20 some years going to Florida for the winter, where we made so many wonderful memories. Presently, she was a member of Lake City CRC, where she loved attending the ladies weekly Bible study. She also helped start a widows group after Dale's passing. She played dominoes weekly with her friends. She loved to cook, bake, and play cards when family and friends visited the lake. She spent the last years crocheting beautiful afghans for all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a dear, sweet mom. She loved her Lord, family and friends, and she loved to laugh and have fun! We loved her dearly and will miss her with all of our hearts.

There will be a visitation from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Lake City Christian Reformed Church, Lake City, MI. An additional visitation will be held from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 21 at Fellowship Reformed, Hudsonville, MI. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, March 22 at Fellowship Reformed with visitation from 10-11 a.m. prior to service. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcaresgrandville.com.