Grandma Lois told me that she wanted Ken to farm her land as long as she was living. Ken went to HEAVEN April 15 and she followed him on April 17. She got her wish. She is a very special lady !!! 

 Posted by Sharon Miedema - Byron Center, MI - friend April 17, 2014

So many wonderful memories of Grandma Lois at Corinth, welcoming me early on, helping with Sunday School, hugs, prayers, etc. She was an awesome person! Praising God she gets to be with our Savior for Easter and always!

 Posted by JoAnn Hibma - Fairbanks, AK - friend April 17, 2014

She was a wonderful lady. I'll never forget how she made me feel welcome in Sunday school many years ago.

 Posted by Debra Camacho - friend April 17, 2014

Grandma Lois touched the hearts of so many! Heaven has a glorious greeter.

 Posted by Kara (Kedde) Buursma - Caledonia April 18, 2014

Grandma Lois was such an awesome example of what it means to be like Jesus. She always had a hug and a little kiss on the cheek when I would see her on Sunday mornings. She made everyone feel welcome! She was such a beautiful person. 

 Posted by Kris Reed April 18, 2014

Grandma Lois will be missed I loved that no matter how long it had been since I was at church she always found me, and had a hug and a a warm greeting, and wanted to know how I was doing. Truly blessed to have had her in my life.

 Posted by Jason Minor - freeport, MI April 18, 2014

When we were first married in 1989 she was one of the first friends we meet at church. LOVED her and the way she always let her light shine. AMAZING time together when we all taught Sunday School. Prayers for the family and may you always reminded of all she did. I can never here the name Grandma Lois without a SMILE
 Blessings,
 The Don & Nancy Smith Family

 Posted by nancy smith - wayland, MI April 18, 2014

Grandma Lois really made a difference in my life. She was a true Christian through and through. She loved all who came through the doors of Corinth Church. Just as Everyone Matters to Jesus she treated you that way! She knew how to make everyone feel comfortable in church. Especially if you were attending by yourself. Grandma Lois knew how to make you feel special and loved. I will miss when she would greet any new person who came through the doors of church with a smile on her face, hugs, kisses, and great conversation with sharing the love of Jesus. She always complimented me and took the time to say "Hello and ask me how I was doing and my family?" Even in her 90's she would always remember my name and not forget about the details of my life. She always had positive, kind compliments and words to say to me. She always had encouragement, prayers, and hope for others. She had a genuine care and concern for others. She has such a sweet, kind, gentle spirit which radiated with the love of Jesus. She was a sweet loving, kind, gentle soul. Her sweetness and love could penetrate and melt the hardest of hearts. I will miss the stories she would share. She would always tell me "God Loves You Jennifer" and that She would Pray for me. I knew she genuinely meant that and would sincerely pray for me. I will miss the kind memories I had with her. We used to call her "the Egg Lady" when my Dad would take us kids to her house when we were younger as kids growing up (before attending Corinth Church) and she would give us eggs. She would always share stories about that when she would see us when we were little. She treated me like I was her own biological granddaughter. I will miss seeing her faithfully attending church every Sunday, singing in choir at church, and watching her teach children's worship songs to the kids with me prior to me teaching second grade Sunday school and taking my class off to teach them. I will miss you Grandma Lois! 

 Posted by Jenn Bos - Chandler, AZ April 18, 2014

She opened up her heart and her home to all that would enter and in the process taught me how to hug. I will always be grateful. 

 Posted by Grace (Van Haitsma) Campbell - Fort Wayne , IN - Mother-in-law April 18, 2014

Grandma Lois showed how songs and verses learned in our younger years can be retrieved even into our 90's. She was a living witness, a born evangelist, and lived out the joy of the Lord every day of her life. So happy that she can spend this Easter in Heaven with Rickie and her Lord and Savior !

 Posted by kathy seif April 18, 2014

Larry, Dennis and families you have my sympathy. My mom will be so happy to see your mom.

 Posted by Rod Glupker - Bridgeton, NJ - friend April 19, 2014

I have so many grand and fond memories of Lois going back to my early childhood. "Well done, good and faithful servant!" Her joy and love for people are a true inspiration. I remember helping throw hay bales on the back of the wagon in my youth, her continued affirmation throughout my life, and her servant heart. I am grateful to God for such a life so well lived!
 

 Posted by Bill Koster - Corona, CA - Sunday School student April 19, 2014

Grandma Van always had a smile for everyone. The first time I met her she seemed like she'd known me always. A true servant of Christ. She is rejoicing with her loved ones in Glory. 

 Posted by Melinda Dykstra - Dorr - Friend April 19, 2014

Grandma Lois was everyones grandma and prayer warrior. Her memory will live on in the many lives she has touched. We will be praying for you all! i��

 Posted by Creasy, Luchtenburg, VanOverloop - lowell, MI - friend/family in Christ April 19, 2014

How delightful it was to visit Lois at Trillium Woods Hospice with my therapy dog, Barclay! We looked forward to seeing her beautiful smile and sharing in her wonderful conversations and stories.

 Posted by Donna de Vries - Jenison, MI - Trillium Woods Hospice volunteer April 20, 2014

Thinking of you Lindsay...
 Julie

 Posted by Julie Alexander Mikek - belding, MI April 22, 2014

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Lois Van Van Haitsma

February 4, 1920 – April 17, 2014

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