Marian Buitendorp's Obituary
Mrs. Marian J. Buitendorp, age 76, passed away Friday morning, February 18, 2005 at her home. She was born November 17, 1928 to Charles and Martha (Yonkman) Decker in Muskegon, and was a life resident. She worked for many years for the Muskegon Public School System, working in the cafeteria at Steele School. She attended Hope Reformed Church, and enjoyed bowling, quilting, and crocheting. On September 28, 1951 she married Russell Buitendorp in Muskegon, and he survives her along with 2 children, Marcia (Tom) Gillespie of Muskegon, Randy (Kim) Buitendorp of Indianapolis, IN; 2 grandchildren, Nichole and Jennifer Buitendorp; 2 brothers, Albert Decker of Ventura, CA, Ray (Bev) Decker of Roosevelt Park; 2 sisters, Ann Smith of Muskegon, Dorothy Schmieding of Muskegon. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, John. SERVICES will be 11:00 AM Monday at Hope Reformed Church, with Rev. Steven Hyma officiating. Burial will take place at Sunrise Memorial Gardens. VISITATION will be 1 hour prior to the service at church. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com. Memorials: Hospice of Muskegon/Oceana. Arrangements by Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc., 737 Apple Ave.
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