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Lois A.
Veldkamp
Apr 9, 1940 — Jul 2, 2025
Lois A. Veldkamp, 85, of Grand Rapids went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. She was born in Blendon Twp. to the late Albert and Anne (Deemter) Herweyer. She will be deeply missed. Lois is survived by her children Kathie (Ken) Visker, Shari (Kevin) Kreuzer, Steve (Jo Lynn) Veldkamp, Deb (Bob) Kleinbrook; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; siblings Norma Van Ark, Sandy (Bill) VanderPloeg, Alan (Judy) Herweyer, and Mike (Rose) Herweyer; and brother-in-law Arnold (Garneth) Veldkamp. Lois was preceded in death by her husband Gerald Veldkamp, sister and brother-in-law Shirley and Bruce Oosterhaven, brother-in law Bernard (Bunk) Van Ark and twin great-granddaughters. Lois was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and GiGi. She leaves a legacy of faith that has been passed down through the generations. She was a Bible Study Fellowship leader for many years. She mentored and had correspondence with prisoners through Crossroads Prison Ministry. Lois was a supporting wife in the traditional sense as well as a homemaker and a travel companion for her husband. She enjoyed golfing, reading, bowling, going to garage sales, knitting, sewing, and crocheting. She and Jerry spent many winters in Sun City, AZ. Summers were spent at Shady Shores on Gun Lake with family and friends. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 7, at 11:00 AM at Raybrook Manor Chapel, 2121 Raybrook SE, with Rev. Darrin Compagner officiating. The family will greet relatives and friends at Zaagman Memorial Chapel, 2800 Burton St. SE, Sunday, July 6, from 1-3 PM and at Raybrook on Monday from 10 to 11 AM prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Prison Ministry.
Sunday
Zaagman Memorial Chapel
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Monday
Raybrook Manor Chapel
10:00 - 11:00 am
Monday
Raybrook Manor Chapel
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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