Mary Lou Bruursema, age 87, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023.
Mary Lou was born in Zeeland and went to Zeeland Schools. In high school, she was crowned homecoming queen by the man that would become her husband, John Bruursema. Together they had 3 children. She was a longtime member of Second Reformed Church and served there in many roles over the years. She was a godly woman who served others selflessly and was a good friend. Mary Lou was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her life has always been surrounded by family. She was dearly loved and will be certainly missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Bruursema in 2019 and much of her extended family.
She is survived by her children; Jan and Dave Bosma, Edwin and Michelle Bruursema, Jill and Troy Brouwer; grandchildren, Kelli and Nate Weaver (Carson, Camryn, Chase, Carlia), Mitch and Julie Bosma (Logan), Sean and Donielle Bruursema (Elly, Zeke), Bobbi and Bill Ashley (Charlotte, Preston, Madeline, Peyton, Edwin), Trent Bruursema, Devyn Brouwer, Ty Brouwer, Gavin Brouwer; sisters-in-law, Marilyn Pikaart, Elaine Bruursema, Joan and Dave Rutgers; and brother-in-law, Don Pollard.
Visitation with the family is 5:00-7:00 pm on Monday, July 17, 2023, at Yntema Funeral Home 251 S. State. St. Zeeland, MI 49464.
Funeral services are at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Second Reformed Church 225 East Central Ave. Zeeland, MI 49464.
Memorial contributions in Mary Lou’s honor may be given to Hospice of Holland.
Burial to take place Zeeland Cemetery.
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