Charlotte (Char) Van Haitsma, of Zeeland, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, on her 89th birthday.
Char was born March 14, 1936, in Holland, to Isaac & Cornelia (Vanden Heuvel) Kleis. She graduated from Holland Christian High School and later married Dale Van Haitsma on September 14, 1956. Dale and Char raised their children in Zeeland and they were charter members of Haven Christian Reformed Church. Char and Dale are currently members of Covenant Presbyterian Church. She worked as a cashier at several area grocery stores and retired from Langeland-Sterenberg & Yntema Funeral Homes following 15 years of service. Char was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers and in-laws: Gerald Kleis, Ken & Margaret Kleis, Stan & Ruth Kleis, Roger Kleis, Richard De Korte, Dale Eding, Glenn & Ruth Van Haitsma, Rosie Van Haitsma.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Dale, their children and grandchildren, Linda & Tom Barense (Brian & Kerri Johnson, Nick & Kylie Weaver, Josh & Kaylin Isenga), Mary & Denny Achterhof (Katie Mulder, Bradley & Kalynn Achterhof, Amy & Mike Quick), Mike & Amy Van Haitsma (Madison & Tucker De Graaf, Sydney Van Haitsma), fifteen great-grandchildren, in-laws: Marge Kleis, Terry & Judy Van Haitsma, Carol De Korte-Eding, and many extended family and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1015 East 32nd Street, Holland MI 49423. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 PM, Monday, at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland MI 49464. Interment will be in Zeeland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Cure International, 70 Ionia Ave. SW, Grand Rapids MI 49503.
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