Reatha Brink, age 84, of Zeeland, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her son Bruce.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Andrew; children Chuck and Laurie Brink, Julie and Dennis Russcher, Sherry and Dr. Tad Boeve, Barbara Brink, Beth, and Jack Timmer; 15 grandchildren, Ross and Lisa Brink, Kristin and Dr. Dan O’Callaghan, Terri and Dr. Luke VanderWeide, Tim and Melanie Russcher, Jeff and Lisa Russcher, Jeremy and Erin Russcher, Lewie and Shelby Russcher, Johanna and Hans Schubert, Elizabeth and Rev. Jacob Boyd, Katie and David Blank, Sam Boeve, Jessica, and Levi Seif, Jolyn and Jacob Smallegan, Jenna Timmer, Jacob Timmer; 26 great-grandchildren; in-laws, Marilyn Emelander, Rev. Al Bytwerk, Willard and Thelma Brink, Marge and Rev. Lloyd Wolters, Berdella and Ed Cooper, Nate and Marilyn Brink, Gloria and Curt Huyser, June Van Farowe, Pearl and Stan Vos; many nieces and nephews.
Reatha was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She spent her life as a farmer’s wife and used her skills outside of the home to volunteer as a 4-H Leader and member of Drenthe Ladies Aid Society and Christian School Circle. Andy and Reatha also spent many years doing short-term mission trips to Honduras and Guatemala as well as monthly volunteers at the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds.
Funeral services are being planned for the week of March 28.
Memorial contributions may be given to Harbor House Ministries, 919 44th St SW, Jenison, MI 49428.
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