Muriel Buurma, age 90, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021.
Muriel was born in Holland, MI, to John and Minnie Hulst, a graduate of Holland Christian High School in 1948, went to Calvin College and met the love of her life, Hilbrand Buurma. They were married and together had three children. He passed away in 1967 and she raised their children by herself. She was a devoted and loving mother. She was a member of Holland Heights Christian Reformed Church her entire adult life, volunteered for Holland Christian Schools, Bibles for Mexico, her church, and the after-school Bible Club. She loved her children and grandchildren deeply. She was dearly loved and will be missed.
She is survived by her son, William and Michelle Buurma; daughter, Elizabeth and Vincent Morton; son, Brian and Maria Buurma; grandchildren, Michael and Taylor Morton, Audrey Morton, Steffen Buurma, Hilbrand Buurma, William Buurma, Johan Buurma; sister-in-law, Kathy Buurma; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation with the family is 5:00-7:00 pm Thursday, August 12, 2021, at Langeland Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 15th St. Holland, MI 49423.
Funeral services are at 11:00 am on Friday, August 13, 2021, at Holland Heights Christian Reformed Church, 836 East 8th St. Holland, MI 49423 with Rev. George DeJong officiating.
Memorial contributions in Muriel’s honor may be given to Holland Christian Schools or Resthaven.
Burial to take place in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.
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