Wilma Jean Kerkstra (Koetsier), was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus and reunited with her dear husband Claus (Clarence) Kerkstra on November 9, 2025. Wilma was born on June 25, 1936 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to James and Wilhelmina Koetsier and lived a remarkable 89 years. Wilma was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Claus as well as her brother and sister-in-law Lawrence and Marlene Koetsier. She is survived by her 4 children: Steven (Lisabeth) Kerkstra, Gayle (Brian) Hoekman, Timothy (Penny) Kerkstra, Valerie (Jim) Tuuk; 12 grandchildren: Gabrielle Kerkstra, Bradley (Laura) Kerkstra; Bret (Elizabeth) Hoekman, Bethany (Aaron) Caldwell, Brandon Hoekman; Amberle (Vince) Castañeda, Hilary Kerkstra, Brennan Kerkstra; Nate Dykstra, Alyssa (Patrick) Walters, Jordan Tuuk; and 7 great grandchildren: Avery, Luke, Rylee, Carter, Oliver, Lyra, Zachariah, and Eleanor. Wilma will also be missed by her siblings Eleanor and Dick DeVries, Marilyn and Emery Kosten, Gary and Pat Koetsier, Betty and Ben Brinks and Sister-in-Law Anna Eldrenkamp.

Wilma will be lovingly remembered for her strong faith and genuine care for others. She was a devout Christian who raised her four children to love the Lord. Her last years of dementia robbed her of her memories but she always maintained a positive and helpful disposition. She was a long-standing member of Cascade Fellowship Christian Reformed Church.

Visitation will be at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel, located at 2800 Burton St. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan on Sunday, November 16, from 5-8PM. A funeral service will be held the following day, Monday November 17, at Cascade Fellowship Christian Reformed Church (6655 Cascade Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI) at 11:30AM.

Our family thanks the Holland Home and Faith Hospice for the care and compassion you've shown our mom. Thank you!

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Raybrook Foundation or Faith Hospice.