Trudy Van Sprange passed away on October 8, 2022, at the age of 97. Trudy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She took great joy in life and was always ready for the next adventure. She married Leonard Van Sprange, Jr. in 1946 and their love story continued for 70 years until his death in 2016. They enjoyed traveling, winters in Gulf Shores, music, and family. A real people person who would always ask "What's new in your life?". She firmly believed in giving back to her community through volunteer work with Blodgett Hospital Guild, East Leonard Food Pantry and God's Kitchen. Trudy was preceded in death by her loving husband, Len, her precious granddaughter, Kelly Haysman Smith, sisters Marilyn Pettinga, Doris (Paul) Wiersma and brother Corneil (Diane) Paauwe; in-laws Connie and Floyd Martel, Sally and Richard Groot, Anna Mae and Mart Paauwe, Joan and John Brouwer, Bill Van Sprange Sr, Ike Elenbaas. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Bob and Edie Van Sprange, Jim and Becky Van Sprange, Mary Jo and Dale Smith; grandchildren who always brought a smile to her face: Jill and Matt De Jong, Joe and Jaime Van Sprange, Kate and Mel Cutler, Bryan and Jenny Van Sprange, Kevin and Cathy Van Sprange, Jeremy Van Sprange and Jeff Smith; great grandchildren in whom she took such delight: Lucas, Josiah, Liana and Josh De Jong, Riley and Mila Van Sprange, Brandon, Whitney and Carter Van Sprange, Tyson and Jacob Van Sprange; step-grandchildren Carmen and Dave Punches, Jinnifer and Guy Davis, Jamie and Deanna McNinch, Jon and Jennifer McNinch, and their families, who cared so deeply for her; daughter-in-law Pat Zuyddyk, in-laws Nell Van Sprange Grasmeyer, Bill Pettinga (Joan), Muriel Kolk; nieces and nephews who were very special to her. A visitation will be held on Friday, October 14 at 1:30pm at Zaagman Memorial Chapel, 2800 Burton St SE Grand Rapids MI 49546, and a memorial service to follow at 2:30pm with continued fellowship at luncheon. A private graveside committal will be taking place prior to the memorial service. In leu of flowers, please make a memorial contribution in Trudy's name to the Food Pantry at East Leonard Church (1027 Leonard St NE Grand Rapids MI 49503) which Trudy was very involved with.