Gertrude Louwsma, 97, of Drenthe, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
Gertrude was born October 12, 1925, in Oakland, to John and Johanna Sneller. In 1949, she married Stanley Louwsma and they raised their family in Drenthe. Stan preceded Gertrude in death in 2018. She was a longtime member of Drenthe Christian Reformed Church.
She is survived by her children: Laurel Louwsma, Michael and Dawn Louwsma, LeaAnn and Dan Overweg; grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Courtney and Mike Van Dis (Jack, Maxton, Graceleigh), Dan and Trisha Louwsma (Skylar, Stanley, Wesley), Brandon and Jen Overweg (Alyssa, Jayle, Dominick, Izaac), Amanda Overweg (Kieran, Luka); and many extended family.
The Louwsma Family is very grateful for the care, kindness, and friendship they have all received from Gertrude’s doctor, Dr. David Tattan and his staff and Hospice of Holland.
A funeral service to honor the faith and life of Gertrude Louwsma will be held at 11 am Saturday, July 29, 2023, with a time of visitation from 9:30-10:45 am prior to the service at Drenthe Christian Reformed Church, 6344 Adams Street, Zeeland MI 49464. Interment will be in West Drenthe Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Gideons International or Hospice of Holland. www.yntemafh.com
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