Ruth Helen (Laninga) Kamps, age 91, of Zeeland, went to be with her faithful Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Oaks of Jamestown.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Sherwin, in 2023; siblings, Carol and Gerald Rietberg and Gordon Laninga; and in-laws, Anna and Mel Huyser, John H. and Mary Ruth Kamps, Thelma and Henry Hoekman, Harvey and Lorraine Kamps, George and Joyce Kamps, Lois and Don Terpstra, Marcella and John Bosch, Irene Kamps, and Michael and Eunice Yankiv.
Ruth is survived by her:
Daughters
Glenda (Bruce) Peters
Sandie (Rev. A Joseph) Coffman
Kathy (Steve) VanderLaan
Grandchildren
Sarah (Corey) DeGouffau
Jamie (Amy) Peters
Meg (Shaun) Page
Laura (Troy) Avery
Elijah (Natalie) Coffman
Zachary (Ashley) Coffman
John Paul (Sara) Coffman
Lindy (Andrew) Sprague
Michael (Katie) VanDerLaan
37 Great Grandchildren
Sister-in-law
Marilyn Laninga
Numerous nieces and nephews.
Her love for the Lord fueled her passion for serving Him with her musical talents. She taught piano lessons, played church organ and piano, directed youth and adult choirs, led worship and organized many musical programs. She used her creativity in many unique ways to bless others. She also enjoyed flowers, reading and entertaining family and friends. She will always be remembered as a woman of faith, prayer and one who loved God’s Word. We are very grateful to the many people who cared for Ruth recently including Faith Hospice, The Oaks, and Royal Park.
Visitation is scheduled for 6:00-8:00pm Tuesday, February 10, at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E 16th St. Holland. A Celebration of Life Service is planned for 4:00pm Thursday, February 12, 2026, with visitation from 3:00-4:00 at First Byron Christian Reformed Church 8541 Byron Center Ave. SW, Byron Center, with meal following. Rev. A. Joseph Coffman will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to Audio Scripture Ministries/Loker. Arrangements are by Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home
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