Marian Vruggink, 89, of Zeeland, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022.
Marian was born in Forest Grove to Paul and Catherine (Strick) Brouwer on October 1, 1933. She graduated from Zeeland High School and later married Norman Vruggink. Marian and Norm raised their children in Zeeland and were longtime members of First Reformed Church. Marian volunteered often at church, usually working in the kitchen. Marian enjoyed her work in the Zeeland Public Schools Foodservice, and she cooked there for 19 years prior to her retirement. Norman preceded her in death in 2012. Marian moved to Royal Park Place and loved her community there. She was immensely blessed during her time at Royal Park.
Marian is survived by her daughter Deb & Doug Woodwyk of Zeeland, her son Tim & Julie Vruggink of De Witt, four grandchildren: Kim & Mark Holsworth, Kristy Woodwyk, Josh Vruggink, Tyler Vruggink; three great-grandchildren: Carter, Layla, and Malachi Holsworth; her sister Florence Schreur, and many extended family members.
A funeral service in honor of Marian Vruggink will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, December 19, 2022, at First Reformed Church, 125 E. Lincoln Ave., Zeeland MI 49464. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 pm, Sunday, Dec. 18, at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland MI 49464. Private interment in Zeeland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Royal Park Place. www.yntemafh.com
