Helen Houtman was called home by her heavenly father on July 13, 2023. What a glorious reunion with her husband Ken, granddaughter Katie, and family who have passed before her. She was born in 1933 to Patrick and Josie (Leys) Scully in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

She is survived by children Linda (Nick) Malone, Debbie (Roger) Murray, Sandy (Tony) Maczinski, Don (Kim) Houtman, and Barb (Rob) Kohn. Also survived by her in-laws Dee Scully, Bob and Gretchen Houtman, and Sid and Elaine DeHaan.

Helen had 34 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death also by her parents, granddaughter Katie Hixson and siblings Robert Miller, Patricia Price, Ed Scully, Ginny Visser, Jim Scully, Dave Scully and Mary Schultz.

Helen enjoyed sewing clothes for her children and knitting mittens and scarves for the grandchildren. For many years she and Ken enjoyed camping, boating and going for rides. Helen loved playing the organ and was famous for her angel pie. The adventurer in her once owned a Trans Am and she holds the family record for a buck shot in northern Michigan. For several years following a stroke she attended a group for speech therapy support at Calvin College where she shared stories.

The family would like to thank the pastoral staff at Third Reformed Church and the caregivers with Spectrum Health Hospice. The family would also like to thank her granddaughter Karin for assisting in Helen's care for the last few years.

Visitation will be held at Zaagman Memorial Chapel at 2800 Burton St SE on Monday, July 17 from 5 PM to 8 PM. A funeral service will be held at Third Reformed Church at 2060 Michigan St NE on Tuesday, July 18 at 11 AM with one hour of visitation prior beginning at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be directed to Third Reformed Church Senior Memorial Fund or Spectrum Health Hospice.