Gesena Scholma, age 96, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, October 17, 2021, while surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. Scholma; son-in-law, Larry Groothuis; grandson, Jayson Allen Scholma; great-grandchild, Grace Elizabeth Scholma; brother, Neil VanderMarkt; sister, Wilma Vredevoogd.
She will be lovingly missed by her children Nancy Groothuis, James (Lois) Scholma, Joann (Phil) Borgerding, Donald (Sharon) Scholma, Robert (Sue) Scholma, Allen (Janna) Scholma; 22 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; siblings Ruth (Bill) Roon, Richard VanderMarkt, Mildred (Jack) VanderLaan; in-laws Harold (Ruth) Scholma and Roger Wierenga; many nieces and nephews.
Visitation with Gesena’s family and friends will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Cook Memorial Chapel, 4235 Prairie St. SW, Grandville. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 22, 2021 with visitation one hour prior to service at South Grandville Christian Reformed Church, 4130 Wilson Ave. SW, Grandville, 49418. In honor of Gesena, contributions may be made to Faith Hospice. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcaresgrandville.com.