On Sunday evening, September 11, 2022, Julie Lynn Bergsma died suddenly from complications arising from her multiple sclerosis and entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, whom she served her entire life. She was predeceased by her beloved cats, Ben and Jerry and Abby. She is survived by her parents, Paul and Barbara Bergsma, her brother and sister in law, Matthew and Jennifer Bergsma, her two nieces, Hannah and Caitlin Bergsma, and many special aunts and uncles and cousins.

Born in Mexico City on May 22, 1972, Julie attended schools in Honduras, Costa Rica and Denver, Colorado. She graduated from Dordt University in Iowa and received her Master in Social Work degree from Washington University, St Louis, MO, in 1996.

After serving in different social work positions in St Louis, Julie moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 2006 for improved medical attention. She served the Area Agency for Ageing as a voluntary representative to the Committee for Disability Concerns of the Michigan State legislature for many years. She was an active member of Neland Avenue Christian Reformed Church and served on the Social Justice Committee. She will be remembered for the many cards she sent to members on special occasions and with particular needs, for her spirit of love and acceptance of others, and for her firm faith in the Lord and his church, the fellowship of believers.

Visitation will be held Friday, Sept. 16 from 1 PM to 3PM at Zaagman Memorial Chapel. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sep. 17 at 11 AM at Neland Avenue Christian Reformed Church with one hour visitation preceding beginning at 10 AM. Contributions can be made in memory of Julie to Neland Avenue Christian Reformed Church - Benevolence Fund.