Jayne Ellen Rinkus

Jayne enjoyed the simple pleasures of life with her four brothers. Jayne said, “My parents were my heroes. My dad was a painter and my mom was a server at Kent Country Club. They both worked hard because it was important to have us in the Christian School." Jayne had perfect pitch and sang on the radio program, “The Children's Bible Hour." She also sang in the Creston High Madrigals, the Rose Garden at the White House, Arlington National Cemetery, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier when President Nixon was in office, and the Calvin College Oratorio Society. Jayne was “Miss United Fund," did some TV ads for 7UP, and later worked for Estee Lauder. To read a story about her life, go to: https://www.sunsetcommunities.org/uncategorized/how-sweet-the-sound/

Don and Jane were married June 15, 1974. Jayne was preceded in death by her parents Gerritt and Ida Vander Lende; brothers David and Phillip; in-laws Donald and Frances Rinkus. She is survived by her husband, Don Rinkus; children Anthony (Kim) Rinkus and Peterson Rinkus; grandchildren Isabella and Giovana; brothers Gary Vander Lende and Bill (Kim) Vander Lende; sisters-in-law Frances (Laurence) Newell and Robin (Gilbert) Baker; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Cook Memorial Chapel (East Building), 4235 Prairie St. SW, Grandville, MI 49418, with visitation from 12-10:45 p.m. prior to service. The family welcomes memories and messages at www.cookcaresgrandville.com in their guestbook online.