Alma M. Greene's Obituary
Mrs. Alma Marie Greene, age 87, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 10, 2004, at her home surrounded by her family and caregivers. She was born July 1, 1916 in Muskegon to Albert and Marie(Bos)Hoekenga and lived here until 1995, when she moved to Zephyrhills. She was a 1934 graduate of Muskegon Heights High School, and a member of Covenant Community Church, and Trinity United Methodist Church of Wesley, where she was active with women’s activities. She was active in Girl Scouts, 4H, and was a crossing guard for many years. Her greatest joy was being with her family; her gift was hospitality which extended beyond her family. Alma married Raymond A Greene in 1938 and he proceeded her in death in 2001 after 63 years of marriage. Survivors include her children, Sandra R.(Ken)Stack of Zephyrhills, FL, Sally L. (Jerry) DeVowe of Muskegon, and Robert L.(Maureen) Greene of Naperville,IL ; brothers-in law and sisters-in-law, Clyde and Bernice Greene, Russ and Margaret Bowen, Tony and Delores Malo, Willard and Cathy Green, Pauline Hoekenga, Glen and Margaret Greene. 10 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren, special caregivers, Marge, Gail, Janet, Grace, Helen, Evelyn, and Linda. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, Robert and Tom Hoekenga, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ken and Thelma Greene. The Funeral Service will be held Saturday, June 19, 11:00 A.M. at Covenant Community Church, 134 E. Barney, with Pastors Bruce and Victoria Menning Co-Officiating. Visitation will be Friday, June 18, 6-8 P.M. at the Sytsema Funeral Home, 737 Apple Avenue (231) 726-5210. Entombment at Sunrise Memorial Gardens. Memorial Contributions may be made to Covenant Community Church Memorial Fund. Share memories with the family at their online Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com
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