Marcia Rooks' Obituary
Mrs. Marcia Rooks, age 75, of Spring Lake passed away Monday, December 12, 2022. She was born October 11, 1947, in Muskegon, MI, to Ralph “Bud” and Marian (Spoelma) Ruiter. On October 11, 1968, she married Glenn Rooks who faithfully took care of Marcia for all of these years.
Marcia was an active member of Spring Lake Christian Reformed Church. She was a member of the Association of Michigan Basket Weavers and the Southwest Michigan Basket Makers Guild. Marcia enjoyed playing her Hammer Dulcimer, traveling to the Upper Peninsula and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Glenn; three sons: Matthew Rooks of Fennville, Benjamin Rooks of Spring Lake, and Joshua (Amy) Rooks of Grand Haven; three grandchildren: Veda and Owen Rooks, and Alaura Rooks; three siblings: Jane (Carl) Dams, John (Faith) Ruiter, and Dan (Vicki) Ruiter; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be 11:00 AM Friday, December 16, 2022, at Spring Lake Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Leonard Troast officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church. Interment will take place in Spring Lake Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Marcia may be given to Grand Haven Christian and Western Michigan Christian High School. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at http://www.sytsemafh.com.
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