Ann M. Lawrence went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
She was born Ann M. Veldman on November 19, 1934, just outside of Grand Rapids, to John and Annette Veldman. The family moved to Holland when Ann was a young girl. She was a 1952 graduate of Holland High School and spent most of her life in the Holland area.
Ann married George R. Lawrence on December 19, 1952. They were married for 65 years and had four sons. She was a charter member of the Rose Park Reformed Church, serving in the women’s group and singing in the choir.
Additionally, in the late 50’s and early 60’s, Ann was a member of a double duet vocal group that sang sacred music in local churches and on the local AM radio station. In the 70’ and 80’s Ann worked in the toy and sports departments at Meijer, in Holland. Part of that job she really enjoyed was helping to select toys to be sold in the store.
Ann is predeceased by her husband, George; brothers, Martin and John; and son, Rodney.
She is survived by her sons: Randall (Deborah), Thomas (Vicki), Timothy (Cindy); daughter in law: Ilene; grandchildren: Miranda (Paul), Colin (Ancy), Miriah (Joseph), Heidi (Adam), Joshua (Alicia), Ashley (Bill), Ara (Alex), Matthew (Mary); Ann was also the proud great grandmother to: Henry (Miranda), Elenor (Colin), Coleman (Heidi), Calou (Heidi), Walt & Joshua.
In Matthew 22:35-40, Jesus commands us to love God and love our neighbors. Anyone who knew Ann, also know that she kept those words of Jesus in her heart. She was a Christian woman who set an example of love and caring for those around her, she was a true friend to all who knew her. The impact of her love and care will resonate long into the future.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Rose Park Reformed Church, 14241 Rose Park Drive, Holland, MI 49424. Reverend Mark Waterstone will be officiating. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be from 10:00-10:45 am prior to the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be given to Border Buddies Ministries, Inc., PO Box 1254, Elmira, NY 14902, Rose Park Reformed Church, or Faith Hospice.
Arrangements are by Dykstra Funeral Homes – Northwood Chapel. To sign an on-line registry or leave a memory please visit www.dykstrafuneralhome.com
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