Margaret Joan VanBennekom Bouma, age 84, passed away June 12, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Peggy had been a resident of Grand Rapids most of her life. She worked as a specialty sewer for General Motors, where she retired after 30 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband John Bouma, grandsons Arend Arendsen and Nathan Curtis, parents Adrian and Harriett VanBennekom, sister Betty Ann Looman, and brother Jackie VanBennekom.

She is survived by her daughters: Luann Curtis, Cheryl (Greg) Marosz; Grandchildren: Melissa (Don) Hagen, Michelle Curtis, Kimberly (Richard) Hanna, Katrina (Sam) Ledy, Nicholas Curtis, Bradley (Sandra) Arendsen, Shanna (Todd) Beltman; 19 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-granddaughters; Sister Pat Duffield; Brothers Larry (Sharon) VanBennekom, Roger (Johnnie) VanBennekom; Many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 17, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James Street in Holland. Please consider the Alzheimer’s Association for memorials.