Frances Kay "Fran" Weerstra's Obituary
Frances Kay “Fran” Weerstra, age 84, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at American House in Spring Lake, MI. She was born on November 20, 1938, to Claude and Jantina (Newmyer) Weesies in Shelby, MI. On June 15, 1962, she married David Weerstra, and he preceded her in death in 1983.
Fran was a member of the Spring Lake Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed bird watching, jigsaw puzzles, flowers (especially pansies), and she loved gardening. She looked forward to spring when she could go visit friends and family at the Weesies Brothers Farm to get her annual haul of flowers. Fran also enjoyed traveling, taking scenic drives, and sitting by Lake Michigan. Fran appreciated her time spent with others, especially her family. She was a loyal and loving mother. Survivors include her four children, Vicki Weerstra, Richard “Rick” (Jeanette) Weerstra, Michele “Mikki” (Michael) Jaeger, and Nicole “Nikki” (James) Klinger; two grandchildren, Brian (Lauren) Weerstra and Samantha Weerstra; two great-grandchildren, Olivia and Caroline Weerstra; and brothers, Kenneth Weesies and David (Barb) Weesies. Fran was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald Weesies and Calvin Weesies, and two sisters, Ellen Johnson and Charlotte Betten.
A funeral service will be held for Fran at 11:00am on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Spring Lake Presbyterian Church (760 E. Savidge St.) with Rev. Lary Jackson officiating. The visitation with the family will take place one hour prior to the service at 10:00am. Memorial contributions can be directed to Gentiva Hospice. Burial will take place at the Spring Lake Cemetery. Share memories with the family at www.sytsemafh.com
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