Birth date: Jul 20, 1930 Death date: Feb 2, 2009
Jean Suits, age 78, of Spring Lake and formerly of Grand Haven passed away Monday, February 2, 2009, at Holland Hospital. She was born July 20, 1930, in Grand Rapids to William Frank and Lavina M. (Buys) Mastenbrook. A graduate o Read Obituary
Sorry that I didn't write to you sooner. I realy miss your Mother, I just spent some more time out at Heartwood Lodge and I was in the same room as I was in the time with your Mother and I was on the side she was. My internet was down I just got it fixed so I could do this. Everyone out there ask me if I heard about Jean, I said that I did.I felt bad that I didn't get back out to see her. Linda##imported-begin##Linda F Griswold Pierson##imported-end##
Dear Nicole,
I am so sorry about your mom and dad... I remember you telling me about it at the vet when I came in to get flea drops.
Both my parents are gone on home and I look forward to seeing them again as they both accepted Jesus before their time..
I have memories of Vicki and I playing and the beagles that she adored. I thought your house was really cool and loved to come over; your mom was so nice to me.
Now they are with Vicki and your other family members and I pray God gives you grace, strength and hope.. Hang in, it takes time and many tears :) God Bless....##imported-begin##Joanne (Klop) Brown##imported-end##
Memories of the days when we were young are very rich. Indeed, those memories are fused by the warmth and love that Jean shared with all of the friends of Vicki and Nicole and with her friends which included our mother, Joan.
The picnics in the woods, lunches of the best potato soup in the Midwest, shuttling us to Mrs. Mastenbrook’s so we could smock and make all sorts of fantastic handicrafts, listening to music from the turntable, the talks about life and love at the kitchen table while we were teens – all of the enriching memories belong to us because Jean opened her heart and home to us when we were rambunctious kids, curious teens, young adults, and into our days as parents.
Jean has been a Mother to many souls of days gone by and her gifts to us were her teachings to pursue your dreams; support your children in all that they do; never give up when life throws you a curve ball; pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start again; stay strong; and above all, relish your family and friends.
Goodbye for now but not forever, Mother Jean.##imported-begin##Karen, Doug, and Hal##imported-end##
Nicole and Jim,
Just wanted you to know, I'm thinking of you during this difficult time. You're in my prayers.##imported-begin##Ewa Figiel##imported-end##
Nicole, A long time ago I was very close to your family. Like Sandy, I think of Vicki often and lived around the corner from the old place for 20 years. I couldn't make Vic's funeral, but we played "taps" for him Tuesday night at our Legion meeting. Shocked to hear about Mom, but last time I bumped into you you discussed her health. Your Mom and I were buddies. She will be missed. God bless you and yours, Dale##imported-begin##Dale Chittenden##imported-end##
You have our prayers.I first meet you mother at the hospital when Vickie and our Nan were born on the same day.You may not remember us but we had some good visits when you were younger. I will miss your mother.
Jeanine Wolff##imported-begin##Dutch & Jeanine Wolff##imported-end##
Nicole,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand and comfort you with His everlasting love. Vicki is never far from my mind. Especially now that my daughter lives near your childhood home. People pass on, but their memory lives on in our hearts. So sorry to hear about your mom and dad. Just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you. Peace Sandy##imported-begin##Sandy Stedman Swifney##imported-end##
Nicole and Jim, my thoughts and prayers are with you and with Jean. I love the picture you used, that is the Jean I will always remember. I am sorry I can't be there for her service, but I will be there in thoughts and prayers. Your mom loved you dearly, she always spoke highly of you and I know she loved her "grand-beagles". I wish I would gotten to know you mom better in my later years.
I always enjoyed our visits before I moved south. You and Jim take care and God Bless You.
Helen and family##imported-begin##Helen Reyes (Columbia, SC)##imported-end##
Jean is now in the loving hands of our lord and will be dearly missed. I pray for God to give Nicole the strength to see her through this the second tragic loss in but a few weeks.##imported-begin##Scott O. Suits Sr.##imported-end##
Dear Nicole and Jim,
We are so very sorry to read of the loss of your Mom. Your devotion to her and your wonderful care were inspiring to those around you. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda and Dale Zimmerman##imported-begin##Linda and Dale Zimmerman##imported-end##
