Lois was born October 13, 1925, to Gerrit and Anna (Ameele) Hospers in Ontario Center, NY. She graduated from Hope College in 1948 and married Marvin Jalving on June 23, 1951. She taught school for several years before becoming a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Lois was a member of the Reformed Church in America and did many volunteer jobs in church as well as in schools and the community. She loved to read and do crafts until she lost her eyesight.
Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin, in 2021; and siblings, Gerrit, Eugene, and Eunice.
Lois is survived by her:
Children
Judy (John) Mills of Norton Shores
Jane (Eric) Schweinzger of Grand Rapids
Jill (Marc) Vander Meulen of De Tour Village, MI
5 Grandchildren
8 Great Grandchildren
Private family services are planned, and burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Arrangements are by Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home and condolences may be left online at www.langelandsterenberg.com.
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