Arlene H. (Vander Kolk) Dozeman, 92, of Zeeland, formerly of Oakland, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023.
Arlene was born in Monterey Township, Michigan, on September 28, 1930, to Bert and Gertie (Ver Beek) Vander Kolk. She was baptized in Forest Grove Reformed Church and married James Dozeman in Oakland Christian Reformed Church on March 30, 1950. They raised their three children on the family farm in Oakland and were lifelong members of Oakland CRC. Arlene’s great-grandchildren at Oakland CRC are the seventh generation of Dozemans at Oakland CRC. Arlene loved to be around people and spent many years working at the Kopper Kettle and Community Restaurants. She also generously volunteered her time, including at the Bentheim Spanish Chapel, GEMS, and in later years at Bibles for Mexico. Jim preceded her in death in 2005, and Arlene was also preceded in death by her sister Viola Vander Kolk.
Arlene is survived by her children: Barb and Al Dannenberg of Zeeland, Robert and Cindra Dozeman of Oakland, Doug and Kristine Dozeman of Grand Rapids; grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Susan & Jamie Downing (Sam, Owen), Julie & Dan VanTimmeren (Seth, Luke, Levi), Dave & Jamie Dannenberg (Hayden, Gavin, Hudson, Kinsley), Dean & Jessica Dozeman (Callista, Lucy, Oliver), John & Heidi Dozeman (Clayton, Reid, Trey), Stephen Dozeman, Thomas Dozeman, sister Clarissa Compagner, and many extended family members.
The Dozeman family is grateful for the excellent care Arlene received at The Atrium at Royal Park and at Faith Hospice-Trillium Woods.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Oakland Christian Reformed Church, 4460 38th Ave., Hamilton, MI 49419.
Visiting hours will be 5-7 PM, Friday, at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland MI 49464, and also 10:00-10:45 AM prior to the funeral at church. Interment will be in Bentheim Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Hospice.
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