Debra Ann Buitendorp's Obituary
Debra Ann Buitendorp, 56, passed away Wednesday evening, August 26, 2015 at her home. She was born February 23, 1959 to Benjamin and Ardis (Johnson) Berno in Ironwood, MI, and moved here 33 years ago. She worked as a manager at Wal-Mart, managed different temporary agencies, was a member of Robinson Baptist Church, and had volunteered with Hospice of N. Ottawa. Spending time with her family was the most important part of her life. Survivors include her husband Byron; 4 children, Melanie (Tim) Cross, Stephanie (Kurt) Cross, Carl (Kasey) Davis, Jr., and Harmonie Buitendorp; 9 grandchildren, Calvin, Carter, Noah, Tiffinie, Destany, Dakota, Taylor, Samuel, and Baby Carl; her mother, Ardis Berno; 1 brother, Benjamin (Anita) Berno; 2 sisters, Donna (Dennis) Bessa, Sherry Berno; her former husbands, Charles Cross and Carl Davis. She was preceded in death by her father. A memorial gathering will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Wednesday, September 2, at the Robinson Baptist Church, 12011 N. 120th Ave., Grand Haven, 49417, followed by a memorial service at 6:00 PM, also at the church. You may visit the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com Contributions in memory of Mrs. Buitendorp may be made to the family fund being set up for Harmonie in care of her sister, Melanie Cross. Arrangements by The Lee Chapel, 6291 S. Harvey St., (231) 798-1100.
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