Jacqueline Jean “Jackie” Capel, 67, of Hudsonville, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025.
Jacqueline was born June 17, 1958, in Bellflower, California, to Jake R. and Jean (Bok) Kroes. She was the third-born of the five Kroes children. She graduated from high school and while in college she met Barry Capel. Jackie and Barry eventually married on August 11, 1978. They raised their four children in Hudsonville and they are members of Georgetown Christian Reformed Church.
Jackie was the special glue of the Barry & Jackie Capel family. Her priority was serving her family, friends, church, and community the best way possible. Jackie always enjoyed hosting family events, preparing meals, baking, and making people feel welcomed, seen, and loved. At church Jackie did this as a young adult’s mentor, checking in on the college-aged members of Georgetown CRC. Jackie was a dedicated “soccer mom” for her four kids, always there and always supportive. She also adored her grandchildren and would gladly assist any time of day or night. Jackie will be dearly dearly missed…
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Barry, their children and grandchildren: Tyson and Lindsay Capel (Levi, Cade, Hazel), Jill and Matt Bakker (Evie, Arie, Liam), Brett Capel and fiancé Raquel Huamani, Paige and Grant Wolffis (Blake); siblings: Mary Ann Slegers, Wilma and Joe Musser, Adrian and Rashelle Kroes, Wendy and Mike Siegersma; in-laws: Brian and Jane Capel, Brenda and Bob Bodnar, Bruce and Cyndee Capel, Blair Capel, Brad and Becky Capel; and many extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her brother-in-law Jim Slegers.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Georgetown Christian Reformed Church, 6475 40th Avenue, Hudsonville MI 49426. Visiting hours will be 4:00-7:00 pm, Friday also at Georgetown CRC. Interment will be in Georgetown Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Jackie’s honor may be made to Unity Christian High School.
Arrangements by the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland MI 49464
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