Greta was born March 12, 1938 to Ernest and Ruth Smith (VanderVeen) in Prairie View, Kansas. Greta will be remembered as having a very giving personality who loved the Lord, her children and grandchildren. She was a longtime member of Harlem Reformed Church and enjoyed quilt making and crafts in her spare-time.
Robert was born February 6, 1936 to Russel and Lucille (Vice) Dirkse in Holland, MI. Robert will be remembered for his love of the Lord, his children and grandchildren, playing softball, and his passion for gardening. He retired from Hart & Cooley after 45 years and was a longtime member of Harlem Reformed Church where he served many terms as an elder.
They were preceded in death by a son and daughter-in-law, Robert J. and Julie Dirkse; and 5 grandchildren.
Surviving are their children Richard (Deborah) Dirkse, Ronald Dirkse, Ryan (Kristy) Dirkse, Rodger (Darlene) Dirkse, Rozalyn (David) Boeve, Ross (Michelle) Dirkse, and Randall (Amy) Dirkse; 17 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren; many extended family and friends.
A memorial celebration of Greta and Robert's lives will be 11:00am Monday, June 13, 2022 at Harlem Reformed Church, 6854 144th, Holland.
Visitation will be from 2-4, and 6-8pm Sunday at Harlem Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Holland.
Please visit www.lakeshorememorial.com to share and memory for the Dirkse family.
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