Mardi Douma, age 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, November 27, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents Howard and Ella Mulder (Rop); and son, Jeffrey Douma. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Peter Douma; daughters Michelle Douma and Kimberly (David) Szczepanski; grandsons Adam and Bryce Szczepanski; sister, Nancy (Wayne) Kitchen; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ed (Carolyn) Douma; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Mardi graduated from Muskegon High in 1961 and then graduated from Muskegon Community College in 1978 as a registered nurse. She also received an oncology certification. Mardi grew up attending Fifth Reformed Church of Muskegon, and she and Peter attended various churches ending up at New Community Church in Grand Rapids.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Monday, December 4, 2023 at Cook Funeral Home, 2067 84th St. SW, Byron Center, Michigan. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at the funeral home. Pastor Lew VanderMeer will be officiating. Interment will take place at Restlawn Cemetery in Muskegon. In lieu of flowers, and in memory of Mardi, memorial contributions may be made to ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) or Alzheimer's Association. The family welcomes memories and messages at www.cookcaresbyron.com in their guest book online.