Theodore Willis "Ted" Stursma, aged 72, of Jenison, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 after a short battle with lung cancer. He was a devoted husband of 48 years to Evelyn; loving father (grandfather) to Melodee and Andy Van Dyk (Brianna, Anika, Rosten), Trudy and Mark De Nooyer (Kristyn, Josiah, Brielle), Lyle and Kylee Stursma (Jackson), Glenda Stursma, Sue and Jeff Wynsma (Nicole, Amanda, Joshua), Wendy Brower (Andrew, Jessica); brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, June and Bernie Buikema, Leona and Don Boerman, George and Jean Veltema, Marvin and Cornelia Veltema, Verna and Warren Faber; nieces and nephews. A service celebrating his life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Ridgewood Christian Reformed Church, 1571 Baldwin, Jenison, with Rev. Karl Van Harn officiating. Interment Georgetown Township Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to CAFA (Christian Advocates for Adoption) or Operation Smile. Relatives and friends may meet his family at Ridgewood Christian Reformed Church on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9:00 p.m
Grand Rapids Press
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