Marcia was born on May 13, 1934 in Holland, Michigan to John and Kathryn De Graaf where she lived her entire life. After graduating from Holland Christian High School, she worked as an office secretary for Hart & Cooley. She began dating her husband, Peter, after he returned from the Korean War and they married on August 13, 1954. Marcia’s life was full of travel and adventure. For many years, Marcia followed her husband on the road as he delivered buses and motor homes across the country for Holland Motor Homes. Marcia would drive the “chase car” that would bring them back home after a delivery. They also frequented Wyoming, Nebraska and the Upper Peninsula for hunting trips and time with close friends.
Marcia had an infectious laugh and she loved playing games with her family and friends. She and Peter were members of South Olive Christian Reformed Church.
Marcia is preceded in death by her father, John De Graaf, step-father, James Klomparens, mother, Kathryn Klomparens, her sister Geneva, brother Ted, and son-in-law Robert Bonczyk. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Peter J DeHaan, her three children Michael (Kris) DeHaan, Marc (Darlene) DeHaan, Michelle Bonczyk, her 6 grandchildren, their spouses, and 8 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held for Marcia’s immediate family on Friday, January 31st, at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pilrgim Home Cemetery.
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