Adeline Sybesma, age 99, of Holland, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Resthaven Maple Woods.
She was born in Holland and received degrees from Hope College and New York Theological Seminary. Adeline taught in public schools in Michigan and California and served as a teacher for the Reformed Church in America, Hong Kong, NYC, and Japan. She served in the offices of deacon and elder at the Elmendorf Reformed Church in NYC, and as an elder at First Reformed Church in Holland. During her retirement, she volunteered at her church and for Good Samaritan Ministries.
She was preceded in death by her parents Abel and Mary (Boss) Sybesma, sister Laurine (Don) Breuker, and brothers Simon (Gertrude) Sybesma and Russell (Elaine) Sybesma.
She is survived by her sister-in-law: Elaine Sybesma of Holland and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A funeral service will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, April 18, at First Reformed Church, 630 State Street in Holland. Rev. Darrell Koopman will be officiating. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 10:00-10:45 am prior to the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be given to Words of Hope or Good Samaritans Ministries. Arrangements are by Dykstra Funeral Homes-Mulder Chapel.
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