Dorothy DeGroot Boer Schumacher, age 91, of Zeeland, MI, passed away on June 21, 2024 following a brief illness.
She was born on December 9, 1932,in Hull, Iowa. Dorothy worked for Hope College for 10 years and retired from Western Seminary after 22 years as an Administrative Assistant, a position she truly loved. She also held part time positions off and on during the course of her career including Dutch Village, The Ambassador Shop, and Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home as a greeter.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her first husband, Marten Boer in 1969, her son Larry in 2000, and her 2nd husband Rudy (Rudolf) Schumacher in 2014.
She is survived by her son, Marlin (Laurie) Boer, daughter-in-law, Melissa Boer Haas (Eric); four grandchildren; Todd Marten, Jonathan (Katie) Boer, Morgan Boer, Lisette Boer, and several step children and grandchildren.
She was an active member of Christ Memorial Church including the Faithfulness Circle and weekly growth group.
Dorothy would like to be remembered as being a faithful and active follower of Jesus Christ and would challenge others to do the same.
A celebration of life will be 11 A.M. Thursday, July 25, 2024 in the chapel of Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Road, (use entrances D&E) with Revs. Bill Boermsa and Marlin Vis officiating. A time of fellowship will follow the service. Interment was in West Drenthe Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Western Theological Seminary and Hospice of Holland.
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