Joyce Faye Wittingen, 81, of Beaverdam, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 3, 2022, while surrounded by her family.
Joyce was born March 3, 1940, in Zeeland, to John and Ruth (Folkert) Wiersma. She was raised in Overisel and graduated from Holland Christian High School in 1958. Joyce met John Wittingen and they married on September 13, 1960. They are members of Beaverdam Christian Reformed Church. Joyce poured her heart and soul into her family. Spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren was her greatest joy.
Joyce was preceded in death by her in-laws: Harv & Mary Wittingen, Boyd & Irene Wittingen, Renetta & George Bussis, Joyce Wittingen.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, John Wittingen, their children: Doug & Amy Wittingen of Zeeland, Sheri & Jeff Padding of Zeeland, Jan & Mike Goodsell of Grand Rapids, Mari Jo Lange of Ludington; grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Jessica & Kyle Heins (MaKenna, Tucker, Emma), Kara & Andy Beisel (Payton, Madison), Tyler Wittingen, Brad & Angie Padding (Ian, Wyatt), Teri & Adam Beilby (Addison, Austin, Maesyn), Cyndi & Eric Lamer (Paislie, Remi, Truett), Amber & Carl Griffin (Logun), Erika & Nick Frost (Winter, Ellie-Lyn), Annah & Jordan Cameron; brother Ron & Sheila Wiersma, in-laws: Ken & Florence Wittingen, Betty and Allen Lubbers; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, February 7, 2022, at Beaverdam Christian Reformed Church, 5166 64th Ave., Hudsonville MI 49426. Visitation will be 4-7 pm, Sunday, at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland MI 49464. Interment will be in Beaverdam Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to “Love Your Neighbor”.
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