Marguerite DeBoer

Marguerite DeBoer, age 91 of Holland, died on December 2, 2019. Predeceased by husband of 45 years, Meine (Mike) DeBoer (2014) and brother Nick Yonker. Marguerite was born in Krabbendam, the Netherlands, daughter of Gerrit and Jeanette Yonker. She moved to the US in 1949. A graduate of Pine Rest Christian School of Nursing in 1954, Marguerite worked several years as a nurse at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids before accepting the position of Director at the Florence Christian Home in Patterson, New Jersey. There she married Mike, a widower with two young children. Mike and Marge moved to Holland after his retirement where Marge worked as a schedule administrator placing care givers for the elderly. Marguerite resided at Resthaven Care Center for 6 years where she served on the Resident’s Council. She had a true servant’s heart and reached out where she could to help others. She was a blessing to those she befriended, and will be missed. Marguerite was a longtime member of Bethany United Reformed Church in Wyoming, whose members generously supported her with visits, cards, and gifts. Survivors include Mike’s children: Ann DeBoer of New Jersey, Roy and Lynne DeBoer of Holland; Grandchildren: Tracy, Rich, and Elcira Gallo; Siblings: Linda Cook-Toren, Jane and Donald Baker, Peter and Bette Yonker; Sister-in-law Ila Yonker; Many nieces and nephews, including a special niece who served as a caregiver, Elsa Baker. A funeral service will be Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 11:00am at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James Street, in Holland. Burial will be in East Saugatuck Cemetery. Rev. Casey Frefwick will be officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the Mid-America Reformed Seminary, 229 Seminary Drive, Dyer, Indiana 46311, or Bethany United Reformed Church, 5401 Byron Center Ave SW, Wyoming, MI 49519.