Jeanette “Nettie” Bosma, of Holland, formerly of Zeeland, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019, at Holland Hospital.
Nettie was born June 26, 1928, to Charles and Marge (Kragt) De Jonge. She graduated from Zeeland High and married Fred Bosma in 1948. Nettie and Fred raised their family in Zeeland and were members of Second Reformed Church. Over the years, she worked for Zeeland Hospital, Herman Miller, and Bunte’s Pharmacy at the soda counter. In 2008, after 60 years of marriage, Fred preceded Nettie in death. She was also preceded in death by her son-in-law Dennis Gates.
Nettie was a sweet, kind, and gentle soul. She could sew nearly anything and if something important happened in your life you were certain to receive some banana bread. Nettie loved her family, especially an all family card game of Kings in the Corner.
She is survived by her children: Mardee and Jack Sytsma, David and Jan Bosma, Sandra Gates, grandchildren: Jennifer and Jim German, Jessica and Tape Nachampassak, Joshua and Kanitha Sytsma, Tyler and Amy Joy Sytsma, Travis Sytsma and special friend Mey, Nathan and Nora Sytsma, Kelli and Nathan Weaver, Mitchel Bosma and Julie Honegger, Heidi Payne, 24 great-grandchildren, brother Ken and Carol De Jonge and their daughters.
Funeral services are 11:00 am, Thursday, January 24, 2019, at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland. Visiting hours are 4-7 pm, Wednesday day also at the funeral home. Burial in Zeeland Cemetery. Memorial contributions to American House.
