Mrs. Beverly E. Roedema (Nederveld)

Roedema (Nederveld), Beverly E. Age 86, of Grand Rapids, passed peacefully to receive renewed mind and health from her Lord, on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Edison Christian Life Services. Bev was preceded in death by her husband John L. Roedema and son Thomas A. Roedema. She is survived by her loving children Karen (Tom) VanderKam, Jan Roedema, Dan (Diane) Roedema, Mark (Jill) Roedema, and Ellen (Brett) Pawloski. She was blessed and thrilled to be a grandmother to Kristin VanderKam, Craig VanderKam, Kelly (Luke) Krol, Kerri (Andrew) Eggebrecht, Mitchell Roedema, Lyndsee (David) DeHaan, Michael Roedema, and great-grandmother to Quinn, Jack, and Madeline DeHaan. Bev is also survived by her sister-in-laws Connie Nederveld, Elaine (Harold) Melpolder, and Barbara (Paul) Bierens; as well as several nieces and nephews. Her siblings preceding her in death are Bette (Jay) Penning, Carlene (Jerome) Adamaitis, Roger Nederveld, and toddler Dwayne Nederveld. Bev’s mother, Eva, passed suddenly a few weeks prior to her marriage. Her father Edward (Martha) Nederveld and in-laws Harry (Bernice) Roedema also await their reunion with her. Bev will also be missed by her special friend “Blue” who went everywhere with her at the Edison facility. Special “thanks” to the staff at Edison for their support and also the deep friendships that were established during Bev’s residency with them. Bev’s family also appreciates Hilda Alflen for home health aide services and friendship. Bev found great joy in her faith and her loving family. Bev’s church home was West Leonard Street Christian Reformed Church and she missed physically attending services right up to her passing. She cherished family vacations in northern Michigan, and summer Saturdays at Camp Lake. She was a dog lover and enjoyed watching birds and deer. Though many health challenges befell her in her lifetime, her family was always amazed at her resilience in dealing with these issues and her recovery. Bev’s memorial service will be held on Friday, November 22, at 11:30 a.m. at Arsulowicz Brothers Mortuaries, 3525 Remembrance Road NW, with Pastor Matthew Pearce officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family from 10:00-11:30 prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to Edison Christian Life Services. Donations may also be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Michigan.

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Mrs. Beverly E. Roedema (Nederveld)

May 26, 1933 - November 9, 2019