Helen Mae VerStrate, age 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 11, 2020. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Lee Geysbeek. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Lyle VerStrate; children Jan Geysbeek, Rick (Phyllis) VerStrate, Joni (Glenn) Merritt, Rodney VerStrate (Karen Buermann); 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and she was lovingly known as “Auntie” to her many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Riverbend Cemetery, 1667 Wilson (corner of Wilson & Riverbend) Grand Rapids, MI 49534, with visitation from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service. There will be limited seating available, so please consider bringing a lawn chair if you plan to attend the service. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcaresgrandville.com.