Rosemary Anne Van Houten, 93, passed away into glory and the presence of her Lord and Savior on December 23, 2024. Rosemary was born in Lynden, Washington on July 31, 1931, to Herman and Winifred Rutgers. She met her husband, Jay Van Houten, while attending college in Grand Rapids, and they married in 1952. She was preceded in death by Jay, her parents, and her brother Roger. She will be missed by her children, Lavina (Bruce) Wynalda, Bruce (Cristina) Van Houten, and Maxi (Mike) Bazuin. There are six grandchildren, Ed and Alex Van Houten, Matt (Eve) Wynalda, Jeff (Colleen) Wynalda, Cassie (Ross) Ryzenga and Carly (Patrick) Daugherty. Rosemary has 5 great grandchildren, Eden and Elise Wynalda, Claire Wynalda, and Hudson and Graham Ryzenga.

Rosemary loved the arts and nature, was active in her church, involved in charity work, and loved to travel. She was an avid photographer and member of several camera clubs, along with the Women's Literary Club. She taught her children to appreciate the arts, nature, the beauty of the western United States and the national parks, as well as to respect the environment.

Rosemary was above all a strong believer and source of spiritual strength for her family.

A special Thank You to the Staff at Clark Home on Keller Lake who were wonderful in their care of Rosemary.

Visitation will be at Zaagman's Memorial Chapel (2800 Burton SE) on Sunday, January 12, from 4-6pm. The Celebration of Life service will be held at Zaagman Memorial Chapel on Monday, Jan. 13 at 11:00am with Pastor Lynne McLaughlin officiating.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Faith Hospice or Dutton Christian School.