Deborah Ann Marie Nizinski

January 16, 1950 - March 15, 2021

Deborah Ann Marie Nizinski (Friar) age 71 of Grand Rapids went to be with the Lord on Monday March 15, 2021 after a courageous battle with Neuromyelitis Optica (a rare form of Multiple Sclerosis). She was preceded in death by her parents Bernard and Miriam Friar. Deborah will be deeply missed by her husband Duane; her son Nathan Bouwkamp; her daughter Melanie Bouwkamp; grandsons Jack, Finley and Declan Bouwkamp; her stepson Steffen (Melanie) Nizinski; her stepgrandchildren Aaron, Ezekial and Penelope Nizinski; her brothers Paul (Sharon), Tom (Ruth), Nick (MaryAnn), and Matt (Diane) Friar; brothers in law Dave (Betty) and Scott (Nancy) Nizinski; many nieces and nephews; relatives and friends. Deb was a graduate of Catholic Central High School. Debbie was an inspiration to all who came in contact with her, as she picked up her cross and followed our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, with undaunted humility as Jesus requested. The Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday March 23, 2021 at 11:00 am at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church 1935 Plymouth Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506. (The funeral mass will be livestreamed via you tube: Immaculate Heart of Mary Church) The family will receive visitors Tuesday from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the church. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Sisters of St. Paul de Charles, Faith Hospice or to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.