Marilyn Ruth Verburg

Born on March 9, 1930, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Marilyn was the daughter of Waldemar and Irma Stolp. She grew up in West Michigan and graduated from Holland High School. Throughout her life, Marilyn remained deeply committed to her family.

Marilyn held a variety of roles during her working years. She worked as a typist, transcribing audio tapes for court reporters, a job that required precision and focus. Later, she served as a bus driver for Wyoming Public Schools, where she safely transported countless students over the years.

Devoted to her family above all else, Marilyn found great joy in spending time with her loved ones. She is lovingly remembered by her sons Dave and Steve; daughter-in-law, Laura; grandchildren Emily and Walter; nieces Pam Bogus and Linda Welch; and grand-nephews Mark Lam, Scott Bogus, Casey Bogus, and Nick Bogus.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Don J. Verburg; her parents Waldemar and Irma Stolp; brother, Ralph Stolp; and sisters-in-law Phyllis Stolp, Arlene (Stinson) Hawley, Ruth Visser, and Marjorie (VanBelois) Van Ree.

Marilyn had a passion for cooking, a skill she used generously to care for those around her. She also enjoyed camping with her young family, especially at Highbanks Lake near Lilly, Michigan. Her love for her grandchildren was boundless, and she took a genuine interest in everyone she met.

In 2024, a health setback left her bedridden and led her to live in the Trillium Woods hospice home for several months. However, she became determined to regain her strength and independence, and within a few months, she was back on her feet. With her condition improving, she moved out of hospice care and into an assisted living facility, The Oaks of Jamestown, where she continued to grow stronger. With the assistance of a walker, she joined friends in the facility's dining room for three meals a day. She also enjoyed fellowship with friends playing bingo three times a week.

After another health setback in October of 2025, she moved to the skilled nursing wing at The Oaks under hospice care.

The many friends she made among the residents, volunteers and staff at Trillium and The Oaks were the lights of her life.

May Marilyn’s memory bring comfort to all who knew and loved her. The family welcomes memories and messages at www.cookcaresgrandville.com in their guestbook online.