On Tuesday, January 10, 2023, Marcia Ann DeRoos, loving wife, sister, mother, and grandmother, went home to her Lord at the age of 85.
Marcia was born on October 26, 1937, to Johanna and Gerrit Timmer. She grew up in the Zeeland area with her brothers and sisters, Jay Timmer (Maxine), Sally Disselkoen (Al), Duane Timmer (Mary), and Cheri (Timmer) Schaap. She graduated from Zeeland Public Schools. On Valentine’s Day,1956, Marcia married her sweetheart, Paul DeRoos. Paul was in the Navy when they married. Paul and Marcia had three sons, Brian DeRoos (Shari), Kurt DeRoos (Karen), and Kevin DeRoos (Paula). Marcia enjoyed her family and loved being a mother and later a grandmother. She pursued a few different employment opportunities but found her love and mission in working at Ottawa Area Center, working with children and young adults with disabilities. Marcia worked at OAC for over 20 years. Paul and Marcia were very involved in Grace Reformed Church, now the Intersection Church.
Marcia loved working with the various ministries, but especially the Children in Worship. Marcia had appreciated skills in sewing and cooking. Grandchildren all received a Dutch costume or
two made by Grandma. Her quilting skills were treasured along with each graduation quilt she made. Marcia was always present to cheer the kids on whether it was a soccer game, a play, or
a music concert. Everyone in the family loved Marcia’s amazing homemade pizza and looked forward to a piece of her Dutch Apple Pie. There were great Christmas memories, times in
Florida, weeks at Big Star Lake, Pizza Dinners, Sunday Lunch at China Inn, or breakfast at Russ’s. Marcia lived a life of quiet service and ministry for the Lord she loved, often dropping off
a meal for a friend or church family. Many of “Grandma’s sayings” have been shared by the kids and grandkids, bringing a chuckle to everyone.
Paul and Marcia were married for 66 years, with Paul passing away on November 30, 2022. Marcia is preceded in death by Paul, her husband; parents, Johanna and Gerrit Timmer; brother
Jay Timmer, and sister Cheri Schaap. Marcia is survived by her three sons: Brian (Shari) DeRoos, Kurt (Karen) DeRoos, and Kevin (Paula) DeRoos, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A visitation is planned for January 16, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lakeshore Memorial Services,11939 James Street in Holland.
A memorial service is planned at the Intersection Church, 945 136th Avenue, Holland, MI for Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please designate donations to Hospice of Holland.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lakeshorememorial.com for the DeRoos family.
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