Paula J. Masselink, age 73, of Holland, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
Paula was a kind and thoughtful soul who had a passion for helping people and animals. She loved raising Arabian horses and rescuing cats and dogs such as her beloved dog, Kira, and cat, Tigger. Paula had a zest for life and will be missed by the many lives she touched.
Paula’s family would like to thank the ICU and CC teams at Holland Hospital for their compassionate care during Paula’s short stay.
Paula was preceded in death by her parents: Sybrandt & Sylvia (Compagner) De Hoop; her first husband, William Dorn, who passed in 1972; her second husband of 45 years, Mark Masselink, who passed in 2020; and her sister-in-law, Greta De Young.
She is survived by her brother, Vernon (Candace) De Hoop; niece, Abigail (Shawn) Snyder; brother-in-law, Judd (Joan) De Young, and his daughters: Diane (Gary) McClure and Sue (Tom) Sweet.
A celebration of life honoring Paula will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland, Michigan. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Harbor Humane Society at www.harborhumane.org.
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