Arlene Mae Zachary, age 85 of Holland, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023, at Appledorn Living Center in Holland.
Arlene was born May 24, 1937, to Nicholas and Jeanne (Plantinga) Dykema. She was a lifelong resident of the Holland area, working for Lakeview School and Evergreen Commons for many years prior to her retirement. She attended Central Wesleyan Church and Saugatuck CRC for many years. Arlene enjoyed going to breakfast and lunch with her family and friends. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Arlene was preceded in death by her husband Eddie in 2004, and son-in-law William G. Lubbers in 2021.
She is survived by her children Lori Lubbers, Kathy Sears, Cheryl and Darwin Van Orman, and Edward and Theresa Zachary; 12 grandchildren Daniel Riemersma, Jason Zachary and Alyssa, Erikka Van Orman and Chris, Andrew And Alexis Lubbers, Tyler and Stacey Jiles, Kathryn Webb, Malea, and Zack Burel; 12 great-grandchildren, Daniel, Vivian, Mazie, Elaina, Colton, Jordan, Tempy, Austin, Nova, Zachary, Michael, and JJ; brother-in-law Mike and Helen Zachary; several nieces and nephews; and special friends Joann Zuwerink, Barb Israels, and Dave Prins.
A funeral service to celebrate Arlene’s life will be 11:00 am Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James St., Holland. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6-8:00 pm Tuesday, May 23, and from 10:00 am until the time of the service Wednesday at the funeral home.
Please visit www.lakeshorememorial.com to leave a message or memory for the Zachary family.





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