Ruth A. MacDonald, age 74, of Holland, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Holland Hospital.
Ruth grew up in the Zeeland and Allendale areas and graduated from Zeeland High School in 1969. She was kind and considerate, faithful to her friends, and deeply loved the Lord. Ruth was also passionate in her love of nature, but especially appreciated flowers and sheep. She was a member of Graafschap Christian Reformed Church.
Ruth is survived by her husband of 56 years,
Jack MacDonald
Children
Kurt MacDonald
Wendy Brown
Benjamin (Mark) MacDonald
Grandchildren
Trevor MacDonald
Bri (Dakota) Simpson
Elizabeth (Dan) Unglenieks-Ploeg
Great Grandchildren
Emma & Ava MacDonald
Siblings
Paul Vander Ploeg
Thomas (Mary) Vander Ploeg
Peter (Heather) Vander Ploeg
James (Mary) Vander Ploeg
Lois Biber
Mary (Joe) Durant
Debra Vander Ploeg
John (Robert) Vander Ploeg
Joseph (Michelle) Vander Ploeg
David (Melody) Vander Ploeg
Samuel (Jan) Vander Ploeg
Sister-in-Law
Mary MacDonald
And many other extended family members.
Funeral services are planned for 10:00am Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Graafschap Christian Reformed Church, 5973 Church St., Holland, 49423. Rev. Philip Kok will officiate. Burial will be in Graafschap Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00-7:00pm Monday, June 29, also at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Gateway Mission and Make a Wish Foundation.
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