Ruth will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 42 years, John VanOverloop; daughters Jessica VanOverloop and Brian Isenga (Mylee, Brian Isenga), Ruthanne and Mike Nesbitt (Jackson, Tyson, Mikey); siblings Carl Veltman, Ed Veltman, Mary and Harry Petroelje, June and Doug Griffoen, Phyllis and Dave Griffoen, Virginia and Herbert Spencer; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Ruth’s perfect day would have been to be with family and friends and a day on the golf course. Her children and grandkids were the light of her life, and she enjoyed attending their various events. Ruth kept a beautiful garden; every morning before she did anything else she picked a bucket of weeds.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2024 and 5-8 p.m. Sunday, July 14 at Cook Memorial Chapel, 4235 Prairie St. SW, Grandville, Michigan (East Building). Funeral services will be held 4 p.m. Monday, July 15 at Evergreen Ministries, 4512 48th Ave., Hudsonville, Michigan. Rev. Tom Kragt will officiate. Interment will be at Georgetown Cemetery. In honor of Ruth, contributions may be made to Grandville Christian School or Out of Darkness Foundation. The family welcomes memories and messages at www.cookcaresgrandville.com in their guest book online.