Gezina W. Oosterhouse, of Grand Rapids Michigan, died on October 10, 2024 at the age of 91. Ina was born in the Netherlands and emigrated to Michigan with her parents and sister. She was a long-time member of Neland Ave. Church. She graduated from the Blodgett School of Nursing and after raising her family, worked at Raybrook Manor for nine years. She was also an avid reader on a wide range of subjects, and she loved to knit. She knitted items for her family and many things for families and individuals in need in her community. Her family is grateful for a long life filled with love for her family, friends and her faith in God. She was known for her collection of frogs which reminded her of the acronym, Fully Rely On God.

She leaves to mourn, her children, Erica and Steve DeVries, Mark and Jackie Oosterhouse, Luke and Kim Oosterhouse and Cara Oosterhouse and Jacquie Kaiser. Her grandchildren Nicholas (Nicole) DeVries, Stacie (Rich) and Emily (Phil) Oosterhouse, Kyle (Kersten) and Lindsey Oosterhouse and her great grandson Holden DeVries and Baby DeVries due in January. She was preceded in death by her husband Cleon Oosterhouse, her parents Gerrit and Menkelina Kremer and her sister Jan Tuthill.

A celebration of life service will be held at Neland Ave. Church, 940 Neland Ave SE, Grand Rapids on October 25, 2024. Visitation is at 10am and the service is at 11am with a light lunch served afterwards.

In lieu of flowers gifts in her memory can be sent to Home Repair Services, 1100 Division S. Grand Rapids MI 49507.