Irene H. Wibalda's Obituary
Irene H. Wibalda, age 91, went to be with her Lord on Monday evening, December 19, 2011. She was born December 22, 1919 to Albert and Jennie (Poel) Wibalda in Muskegon, and was a life resident. Irene was a life long member of Allen Avenue Christian Reformed Church, where she belonged to the Mary Martha Society, sang in the choir, and taught Sunday School. She worked at Anaconda for 33 years before retiring, was a volunteer at Hackley Hospital, and was a member of the Muskegon Shuffle Board Club. SURVIVORS include nieces and nephews, Ron (Linda) Wibalda of Fruitport, Alan (Gloria) Wibalda of Grand Rapids, Jan (Chuck) Koon of Fruitport, Judy Meyering of Kalamazoo, Jerry Meyering of Florida, Lois Schra of Colorado Springs; special friends, Donna Bosch and Pat Bolema. Irene was preceded in death by her parents; and 1 brother, Harold Wibalda. A celebration of Irene’s life will be held at 2:00 PM Friday at the Allen Avenue Christian Reformed Church, with Rev. Robert Bierenga officiating. There will be a time for visiting after the service in the church fellowship hall. You may sign the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com. Contributions in memory of Irene may be made to Allen Avenue Christian Reformed Church, or Harbor Hospice. Arrangements by The Sytsema Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 737 Apple Ave. (231) 726-5210.
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