Our family was with my Mom as she left her sick earthy body and went to Heaven on Monday night. I want to thank everyone for their prayers and support and ask that you continue to keep us in your prayers, especially my Dad. Thanks, EmShari Buursma, 57
The Holland Sentinel
Posted Dec 23, 2008 @ 05:13 PM
Holland, MI —
Shari Kay Buursma, age 57, of Zeeland went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday December 22, 2008. Shari was a member of Haven Christian Reformed Church of Zeeland where she especially loved working in the children’s programs. She was a teacher at Beaverdam Christian Schools for 33 years where she was passionate about spreading the love of Christ through education to all her students, whose lives she left a lasting impact. Shari also loved to travel across the world, enjoying the Lord’s beautiful creation. Shari was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Raak and her parent-in-laws, Henry and Mattie (Brondyke) Buursma. She will be greatly missed by her best friend and husband of 33 years, Ron Buursma. Shari was not only a wonderful wife, but a devoted Christian mother to Emilee and Michael Lubbers of Zeeland, and Meredith and Joe Geurink of Hamilton. In addition to her husband and children Shari leaves behind two grandchildren, Gavin Lubbers and Layla Geurink; mother, Hermina Raak of Holland; sister, Linda and John Van Ingen of Holland; brother-in-law, Tom and Vanna Buursma of Holland; and nieces and nephews, Debbi and Dominic Poest of Florida, Mandi and Brian Grunst of Hamilton, Bob and Carissa Buursma of Holland, Jeff and Kristin Buursma of Grand Rapids, Tom and Kristin Buursma of the Philippines and their families. Funeral services for Shari will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday December 27, 2008 at Haven Christian Reformed Church, 541 Alice St., Zeeland. The Rev. Tom Swieringa will officiate. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held from 2-4 pm on Wednesday December 24, 2008 and 2-4 and 6-8 pm on Friday December 26, 2008 at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland. Memorial contributions may be given to Beaverdam Christian School. The family has really appreciated all the loving acts of kindness shown to Shari and for the numerous prayers throughout the years. An online registry is available at www.yntemafh.com
Posted Dec 23, 2008 @ 05:13 PM
Holland, MI —
Shari Kay Buursma, age 57, of Zeeland went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday December 22, 2008. Shari was a member of Haven Christian Reformed Church of Zeeland where she especially loved working in the children’s programs. She was a teacher at Beaverdam Christian Schools for 33 years where she was passionate about spreading the love of Christ through education to all her students, whose lives she left a lasting impact. Shari also loved to travel across the world, enjoying the Lord’s beautiful creation. Shari was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Raak and her parent-in-laws, Henry and Mattie (Brondyke) Buursma. She will be greatly missed by her best friend and husband of 33 years, Ron Buursma. Shari was not only a wonderful wife, but a devoted Christian mother to Emilee and Michael Lubbers of Zeeland, and Meredith and Joe Geurink of Hamilton. In addition to her husband and children Shari leaves behind two grandchildren, Gavin Lubbers and Layla Geurink; mother, Hermina Raak of Holland; sister, Linda and John Van Ingen of Holland; brother-in-law, Tom and Vanna Buursma of Holland; and nieces and nephews, Debbi and Dominic Poest of Florida, Mandi and Brian Grunst of Hamilton, Bob and Carissa Buursma of Holland, Jeff and Kristin Buursma of Grand Rapids, Tom and Kristin Buursma of the Philippines and their families. Funeral services for Shari will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday December 27, 2008 at Haven Christian Reformed Church, 541 Alice St., Zeeland. The Rev. Tom Swieringa will officiate. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held from 2-4 pm on Wednesday December 24, 2008 and 2-4 and 6-8 pm on Friday December 26, 2008 at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland. Memorial contributions may be given to Beaverdam Christian School. The family has really appreciated all the loving acts of kindness shown to Shari and for the numerous prayers throughout the years. An online registry is available at www.yntemafh.com
6 comments:
Mike and Em,
We're so sorry to hear of your mom! You'll all continue to be in our prayers as you'll miss her so much! Love and Prayers, The VanHuis'
Mike and Em,
Just want you to know that we have been praying for you and will continue to do so as the road ahead may seem long and lonely at times.
Mike and Em~ I am so very sad to hear about your mom! What a shock it was to me to hear about your mom passing! I am so sad that we were not able to come to the visitation! We would have loved to have been there to support you and share our condolences! We will continue to keep you in our prayers and just lift you and your family to our God!
Mike, Em, and Gavin,
We will continue to keep you, Joe and Mere, and your dad in our prayers!! You wonder "why" this has to happen and what God has planned. We can be so thankful for eternal life and that you know you will see your mom again!!! Know that when you feel you can't pray, others are upholding you!!
Love ya... Ryan and Kim
Em and Family,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. We'll be praying for your family throughout the year for peace and comfort from Christ.
So sorry to hear about your loss. We will pray for peace and understanding. God bless you.
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