Cornelia DeYoung's Obituary
Mrs. Cornelia “Connie” Grace DeYoung, age 97, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022 in Muskegon, and was a lifelong resident. Above everything else she loved her Lord and Savior and was a wonderful example of a Christian woman. She was the heart of her family, an ever-loving mom and grandma. Her greatest joy was her family and spending time with them. She loved reading, games, puzzles, knitting dishcloths to give away, and watching the Tigers. She was a faithful member of Hope Reformed Church. She was born in Muskegon on March 18, 1925 to William and Adriana (DeMan) DeRuiter. On October 17, 1947, Connie married Abel “Abe” DeYoung Jr. and he preceded her in death on November 21, 2009. She is survived by four children, Patricia Pederson of Muskegon, James (Kathy) DeYoung of Portage, David (Dennese) DeYoung of Muskegon, and Joni Long of Grand Rapids; 10 grandchildren, Rebecca (Jon) Epplett, Dawn (Jerry) Showers, Cheryl (Ben) Brooks, Tim (Candie) DeYoung, Cynthia (Jason) Fuller, Philip DeYoung, Andrew (Kaitlyn) DeYoung, Marissa DeYoung, Chris (Lisa) Long, Kevin (Ericka) Long; and seventeen great-grandchildren. Connie was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; seven sisters; and son-in-law, Charles Pederson. A MEMORIAL SERVICE for Connie will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Hope Reformed Church (1878 Evanston Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442) with Rev. Steven Hyma officiating. VISITATION will be one hour prior to her service. MEMORIALS in memory of Connie may be made to Hope Reformed Church. Arrangements by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444. You may sign her online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com
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