Wilma Jean Akkerman, age 88, went to be with her Lord on Friday, April 16, 2021. Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Harold; daughter, Lenora; parents Peter and Ella Posthuma; sisters Enid, Jackie, Marian; and brothers Sid and Gerald.
She will be remembered by her children Dan (Debbie) Akkerman, Donna (Dan) Britten, and Delores (Dennis) Howland; grandchildren Wendy (Adolfo) Herrera, Dennis (Hilary) Howland, Katie Howland, Steven (Katie) Howland, Sharon (Derek) Abbring, Timothy (Alicia) Howland, Michael (Kim) Akkerman, Matthew (Tabitha) Akkerman, Michelle Akkerman, Elizabeth Britten, Marc (Anji) Britten, Patricia (Daniel) Boonstra; 17 great-grandchildren; brother, Hank (Pat) Posthuma; sister, Joyce Lubbers; sisters-in-law Yvonne Posthuma and Joyce Akkerman; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation with relatives and friends will be held from 2 - 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Grandville Bible Church, 4122 44th Street SW, Grandville, MI 49418. Wilma’s Celebration of Life service will commence immediately following at 3 p.m.
In honor of Wilma and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Faith Hospice. Interment will be at Burnips Cemetery. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcaresgrandville.com.
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