Arlene was a vibrant woman, and her bright personality drew others to her. She worked for 40 years as a cook for Zeeland schools. She was a member of Calvary Reformed Church. She was an avid golfer and had four holes in one to her name. Her love for golf was only surpassed by her love for family.
Arlene is survived by her children: Claudia (Edward) Bos, and Ron (Donna) Stygstra; grandchildren: Ryan (Kim) De Boer, Becky Heyboer, Tracie (Matt) Piersma, Todd (Erin) De Boer, Mitch (Kellie) Bos, Lance (Michelle) Bos, Nicholas Stygstra, Joshua Stygstra; and 20 great-grandchildren; also surviving are sisters: Marilyn Elzinga, Sherry (Harold) Diepenhorst; brother-in-law, Terry Stygstra; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Stygstra in 1991; daughter Sandra DeBoer in 2017; brothers: Ken “Tom” Van Rhee and Glenn Van Rhee and sister, Geneva Talsma; in-laws: Gertrude Van Rhee and Peter Elzinga.
A funeral service for Arlene will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, March 24, 2023, at Calvary on 8th, 995 East 8th St., Holland, MI 49423. Visiting hours will be from 5-7 PM on Thursday, March 23, at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland.
The Stygstra family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at American House Driftwood for the loving care given to Arlene during the past year. Memorial contributions may be made to Gateway Mission or Faith Hospice. www.yntemafh.com
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