Jan was active for years in the church leading youth groups and teaching Sunday School. She and Paul traveled extensively and were always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. She will be remembered for her love of gardening, afternoons at the beach, picnics by the channel, and her willingness to get up at the crack of dawn to set up chairs for everyone at Tulip Time. Jan was happy to open her home to family and friends where she always provided a warm ambiance and good food.
Jan was preceded in death by her husband Paul in 2020, her grandson Joshua Tuls in 2002, and her daughter and son-in-law Julie and Rob Dirkse in 2002.
She is survived by her children: Carrie and Dave Durkee of Freeport, FL, Doug and Kacey Tuls of Mount Pleasant, PA; grandchildren: Brad and Lisa Dirkse, Steve and Jamie Dirkse, David Durkee, Maya Tuls, Silas Tuls, Seth Tuls, Nora Tuls; great-grandchildren: Jenna Dirkse, Addison Dirkse, Juliannah Dirkse, Bentley Dirkse; siblings: Kitty and Richard Winkelaar, Chris and Tony Walbrun, Karen Bouwens, Joan Kruse, Shannon Stoel, Jackie, and Larry Slagh, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Carol and Vern Wedeven, Mary and Jack Westrate, Tom and Donna Tuls, Sue and Ray Schrotenboer; and many extended family and friends.
Visitation will be 6-8 pm Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 East 16th Street, Holland. A private family graveside will be held in Lakewood Cemetery. A celebration of life for Paul and Jan is being planned for this summer. Memorial contributions may be given to Eagle Ranch Ministries, 1579 Pleasant Valley Rd, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666. www.langelandsterenberg.com
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