This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Holwerda, Van Dorp, Vellenga, Borst, Klop, VerMerris Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hFB.2ACE/1066 Message Board Post: HOLWERDA, Mrs. Ruth Lansing, MI Age 60, went to be with her Lord on Friday, November 22, 2002. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Thomas Ray Holwerda; her mother, Mrs. Cora Van Dorp of Kalamazoo, MI; her sister, Cornelia and Daniel Vellenga of California; her brother, John and Marge Van Dorp of California; her sisters-in-law, Jeanne and Larry Borst of Grand Rapids, and Sandra and Stan Klop of California; and her brother-in-law, David and Nancy VerMerris of Fruitport; and numerous nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Ruth was predeceased by her father, Jacob Van Dorp; and a sister-in-law, Merrie VerMerris. Ruth was a graduate of Calvin College and Western Michigan University. She taught in schools in New Jersey, Michigan and Spain. She earnestly sought the Lord and she served Him faithfully throughout her walk with Him. A Memorial Service was held Monday, November 25, 2002 at the Woodlawn Christian Reformed Church, meeting at the Calvin College Chapel, Mr. Richard Vaughn officiating. Private inte! rment Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Life Center for Spiritual Growth (A Prayer Ministry), Reformed Bible College, or a charity of one's choice. ZAAGMAN MEMORIAL CHAPEL 2800 Burton SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 616-940-3022 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 11/30/2002. (posted by a volunteer-no family connection)