Thelma Westra, age 93, of Jenison left this life with a comfortable sense of God’s favor to join her Savior in glory on April 2, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; her grandson, Jordan Kooienga; and her great-grandson, Blake VanOostenbrugge.
She is survived by her children Beth (Kel) Elzinga , Ruth Downey, Marsha (Dann) Heyboer, Cryss (Mike) Kooienga, Norma (Dave) Rau, Henry Westra, Dirk (Beth) Westra, Myrna (Ken) Boer; 24 grandchildren; and 45 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are Thelma’s brother, Cornelius (Truda) Jonker; sisters-in-law Grace Westra, Arlene DeJong, Ann Westra, Coralynn Van’tHof; and a loving church family.
The family will hold a private burial on Monday, April 5. A memorial service will be held the following Monday, April 12 at Faith Protestant Reformed Church at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Clayton Spronk officiating. There will be a time of fellowship with the family after the service.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Sunset Legacy Foundation. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcaresgrandville.com.