Carol was one of three children and grew up in the Jamestown area. She graduated from Hudsonville High School in 1962. Carol worked in the medical and health services industry for many years.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents, James and Beatrice Franken; her brother, Roger Franken; and her husband of 44 years, Andrew Veenema Jr.
She is survived by her children, Dawn Veenema, Julie DeBoer, and John (Linda) Veenema; her grandchildren, Emily (Kyle) Kline, Lindsey DeBoer, Phillip DeBoer, Daniel (Katelyn) Veenema, Melissa (Sheldon) Walcott, Kelsie Veenema, and Matthew Veenema; and her great-grandchildren, Quinn Kline, Easton Veenema, Maverick Veenema, Ellory Walcott, and Lennyn Walcott. She is also survived by her sister, Ruth (Tom) Ysseldyke, as well as many nieces and nephews.
A private family gathering has been scheduled.
Donations can be made in Carol’s honor to Meals on Wheels of West Michigan
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