Donna (Klomparens) Borgman 95 of Holland peacefully passed away July 19, 2024 at Royal Atrium Inn in Zeeland.
Donna was born to Cornelius and Crystal Klomparens, and was a lifelong resident of Holland. She attended Holland High School and graduated in 1947.
While working at Model Laundry and Dry cleaners she met her husband, Robert Borgman after his WWII Army deployment. They were married for 50 years. Donna and Bob raised their three children in Holland. They were members of Grace Episcopal Church, Donna was a part of The Altar Guild,
She was employed by The Holland Peanut Store for 30 years, Donna loved the “Downtown Holland Vibe’ and proudly displayed the bumper sticker on her red Cougar. She’d watch customers grow up before her eyes and found great joy in that. People would call her the “white hair lady.”
Donna’s life was filled with being а loving mother to her children. She volunteered for school activities of the PTA and was a Camp Fire leader that even organized a TV debut on The Buck Barry Show.
Donna was an officer for the Ladies Emblem Club at The Holland Elks Lodge and she enjoyed being a part of Evergreen Commons and helped with the weekly BINGO set-up. She loved Tiger baseball and was the biggest Fan all of her life. When life got hard for her she’d watch baseball and escape the hard times of COVID and all that went with it.
Her grandchildren: Mark, Alissa Stephanie, and Kelsey were a big part of her life. They called her Nan. When the Great Grandchildren were born, they infectiously called her ‘Great Nan’ and came to visit her with colored pictures that she displayed proudly in her room.
Donna’s zest for life was evident to all who had the pleasure of crossing her path. She’ll be remembered as a loving wife, mother & Nan.
Donna was preceded in death by her husband Robert in 2015; sisters, Bonna Weller, Lucille De Vries, Arvilla Boere and brother Robert Klomparens.
She is survived by her children Barbara: (Kirk) Beerthuis, Steven (Terri) Borgman, Tom (Holly) Borgman and her grandchildren Mark (Kelly) Borgman, Alissa Beerthuis, Stephanie (Mark) Stiller and Kelsey Beerthuis; and her great grandchildren.
A private family graveside service for Donna’s final resting place has taken place at Pilgrim Home Cemetery.
Her family wishes to express their gratitude to all the staff at Royal Atrium Inn for the loving care and support over the last four years. Also, more recently to the Corwell Hospice Staff
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to the Grace Episcopal Church or Hospice Corwell-of Grand Rapids or of one’s choice.
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