Sandi Marie Elzinga's Obituary
Sandi Marie Elzinga, age 73, of Grand Haven passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015, at her home. She was born June 19, 1941, in Holland to Dr. Edwin and Marie (Van Wyk) Vander Berg, and she married William Edward Elzinga on August 4, 1961, in Holland. He preceded her in death on April 2, 2002.
Sandi worked as a freelance writer. She loved both reading and writing and wrote articles for magazines and devotions that were published in the “Hope for the Mourning” devotional Bible. Sandi had a passion for ministering to those who were grieving. She built a supportive community of readers through her “grief walk” website. Sandi attended Covenant Life Church in Grand Haven.
She is lovingly remembered by two daughters, Dianne Elzinga of Grand Haven and Jennifer “Jenna” (Rob) Deckert of Spring Lake; two sons, Tod (Wendy) Elzinga and Shawn Elzinga, both of Grand Haven; eight grandchildren: Tim, Cassidy, Jake, Jonathan, Julia, Anna, Keagan, and Skyler; her sister, Phyllis “Phyl” (Floyd) Heerspink of Holland; and her brother, Willis (Margo) Vander Berg of Holland.
The funeral service for Sandi will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 26, 2015 at Covenant Life Church in Grand Haven with Rev. Bruce Ballast officiating. Friends may meet the family from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home in Grand Haven. Interment will be in Lake Forest Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Tri Cities Ministries or Love INC are appreciated. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.vbkfuneralhome.com.
The family is being served by VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home of Grand Haven.
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