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GVSU Mourns the Loss of Grace DeJonge

December 19, 2018

GVSU Mourns the Loss of Grace DeJonge

Grace DeJonge, age 85, of Allendale, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018. Grace retired from GVSU as a Purchasing Assistant in the Purchasing Office. She was employed at GVSU from December 17, 1979, to February 27, 1998. 

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Robert DeJonge; children, Robert (Heather) DeJonge, Nancy (Brian) Seeley, David (Hope Richardson) DeJonge, Timothy (Karen) DeJonge; granddaughters, Hannah and Lauren DeJonge; sister, Elsie (Berneth) Lemmen; brother, Raymond (Bev) Schat; sisterin- law, Linda Lemmen; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Grace was a devoted Christian who developed a servant’s heart and faithfully followed her calling to care for the needs of others. She loved to travel and spend time with her family.

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