Birth date: Oct 7, 1922 Death date: Dec 8, 2008
Alida “Lee” Zimmerman, age 86, of Spring Lake went to be with her Lord on Monday, December 8, 2008, at a local care facility. She was born October 7, 1922, in Chicago, IL, to Henry and Catherine (Ploeger) Plantenga, and she marrie Read Obituary
We express our sincere sympathy atLee's passing. She was a fine person and member of the SL community. We were almost neighbors for many years. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this holiday time.
Sincerely, The Brysons##imported-begin##John G. and Claire Bryson##imported-end##
So sorry, Eddie & Ken to hear about "Aunt" Lee's passing...just found out today. I have many, many fond memories of her and my mom, Jean Laning (Vander Kolk), throughout the years. I was fortunate in that I was able to hear about my mother's childhood memories; and about meeting Lee in Chicago, all those years ago. "Aunt" Lee & "Uncle" Ed were certainly a permanent fixture in my upbringing, and Lee was always a kind presence, ever ready with a plate of cookies or a smile. Your families are in our prayers. Take care this Holiday season.
Kelly & Dave Peterson##imported-begin##Kelly & David Peterson (Vander Kolk)##imported-end##
Ed, Ken, Kathy and extended family members:
My heart goes out to you at this sad time
with the loss of your mother and grandmother. She was one fine lady and taught me how to bake all those dutch treats for my father to enjoy!
I shall miss her. I am so glad we went to see her on November 29th. I believed she would be joining my husband, Brian; my father and all the absent aunts and uncles who are all together in Heaven!!
I truly believe she told Brian that I missed him.
I'm sorry I could not attend her furneral today.
Love to you all
Sandy Yager##imported-begin##Sandy Yager##imported-end##
To all the Zimmerman family and extended family:
My deepest sympathy as you mourn the loss of your mother, grandmother, sister, and more. When I would visit SLCRC I would turn to say hello to her, and she would always have a wonderful Dutch phrase for me, usually something like "lieve meische" - sweet girl. She just glowed with love for everyone. Even in the last few years when I was able to visit her in the nursing home, she spoke so fondly of her family and still now and then had a little Dutch phrase for me to hear. It was a delight to talk with her and be around her loving presence, always a smile to warm our hearts. She will be missed by so many people who knew and loved her. I praise God that He allowed us so much time with such a wonderful women, but I praise Him, too, for loving her so much to bring her home to Him, to His loving embrace. I pray that God will enfold you in His arms as you move through these days, weeks, and months ahead.##imported-begin##Judy Burnside##imported-end##
Dear Ed, Kathy & Ken, and to your children, Benji, Brad, Leah, and Matt, who have lost their beloved grandmother. They were the apple of her eye! I will miss Lee so much. She was a special "sister" and a wonderful aunt to our children. I have many precious memories, but at this time of year I especially remember her coming over with "banket" and "saucijzen-
broodjes" at Christmastime -- delicious Dutch goodies. Her banana bread was the best! My love and sympathy to you all ---
Aunt Nancy##imported-begin##Nancy Plantenga##imported-end##
My Lee...
"There is a kettle for every lid and lid for every kettle" she would tell my son, Randy. He found his lid, Stacey and they were married on Nov. 22nd, but not without him going to visit Lee and introducing Stacey to his wonderful friend, Lee, who always encouraged him about his girl being out there. Lee was at their reception on a DVD slide show with her saying those very words...
Lee (and 4 other Ladies) did our Grandkids Christmas Party for us in 2004, sharing her faith and a Christmas Story with them, teaching them that there was no difference between the God in her and the God in them.
We fell in love with her and her great sense of humor. She was a joy to be around and I will miss her more than I can say.
Our prayers are with her sons, her friends and her family. God Bless!
Linda##imported-begin##Linda and Branko Tomich, Jordan, Jacob and Jaida Goetz, Jake and Tristen Eurich##imported-end##
I was so sad to hear of Lee's passing. But then I immediately thought of her and my mom together again after 31 years - catching up and laughing alot! And that makes me smile.
I thank God for His precious gift of memories and I trust yours are all good ones!
-Jill##imported-begin##Jill Maitzen##imported-end##
Hello Ed and Jan, Ken and Kathy,
Jill just let me know of your mom's passing. Bob and I extend our sympathy knowing she is now healed and at rest in Jesus. Hope she has found my mom among the saints and they are laughing together again. They sure were good friends even from young adulthood. May you all be blessed by her memories.
With Love, Judy VanderZwaag##imported-begin##Judy VanderZwaag##imported-end##
Sorry for your loss I was able to talk with Lee at the nursing home when I was visiting a friend of mine.##imported-begin##Trish VanOordt##imported-end##
Ed and Ken and families;
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families at this difficult time. Aunt Lede was a very special aunt to us and we will always hold these dear memories of her close to our hearts. What a blessing to know now that she is with the Lord and at this very moment is in His presence.
God bless,
Dave and Mary Plantenga##imported-begin##Dave and Mary Plantenga##imported-end##
