Jane TenHarmsel, age 92, of Zeeland, passed away on December 25th, 2022.
Jane was born July 8th, 1930 in Thesinge, Netherlands to Henry and Linda Huizinga. In 1952, Jane immigrated to the U.S. with her family, including her parents and 3 brothers. She married Peter Huitsing in 1953 and he had followed her to the U.S. Following his death, she raised her 3 children by working as a seamstress. Jane loved the textile arts and sewed custom draperies and knitted hundreds of afghans, sweaters, and booties; and enjoyed making liturgical banners for her church. In 1969, she married Anthony TenHarmsel and they enjoyed 45 years together making many memories during their travels throughout the U.S. and Europe
Jane is survived by: her children, John (Gracie) Huitsing, Henry (Joanne) Huitsing, Gloria (Kim) Edgel, Mary Lou TenHarmsel, Nancy (Lloyd) Cook, and Randy (Peggy) TenHarmsel; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and brothers, Ben (Marijane) Huizinga and Hank (Sandy) Huizinga.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Linda Huizinga; brother, Tony (Frances) Huizinga; Peter Huitsing; and Anthony TenHarmsel.
A visitation will take place on Thursday, December 29th, 2022 from 10-11 am at North Street Christian Reformed Church, 20 E Main Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464. A funeral service will follow at 11 am at North Street Christian Reformed Church.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to, World Renew 8970 Byron Commerce Dr. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315, or Faith Hospice 8214 Pfeiffer Farms Dr. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lakeshorememorial.com for the Tenharmsel family.
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