Betty Jonker, 91, of Holland, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 3, 2023.
Betty was born on May 22, 1931, to William and Bertha Hop. In December of 1950, she married Andrew Jonker and was married to him for 61 years. In addition to her husband, Betty was preceded in death by two daughters, Jane Elizabeth Jonker, and Cindy DeKock, and by her son-in-law, Chuck Johnson. She was a long-time member of Maple Avenue Ministries.
She is survived by her children: Debra and Andrew Liles of Mt Pleasant, South Carolina; Lynn Johnson of Holland, and Charles and Lisa Jonker of Grand Rapids; eight grandchildren: Andy and Sarah Johnson, Justin and Jill Johnson, Jane and Adam Godfrey, Taylor and Heather Liles, Courtney and Paul Sottile, Brandon and Callie Jonker, Lindsay Jonker and fiancé Andrew Balk, Benjamin Jonker and fiancé Victoria Champion; and seven great-grandchildren (Ellery, Oliver, Ainsley, Claire, Will, Monroe, and Quinn). She is also survived by her sister, Carol, and Ron Komejan; and brother-in-law, Marv Huyser.
Betty’s family would like to thank the staff of the Boersma Cottage at Resthaven and the staff of Hospice of Holland for the wonderful care they gave to her during the last several months.
Visitation will be held on Monday, February 6, 2023 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Langeland- Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St. Holland. A funeral service honoring Betty will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, also at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be given to Resthaven Care Center.
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