Clarine Leona Lanting

Clarine was born in North Dorr on November 7, 1929 to her now deceased parents Edward and Margaret Homrich. She was preceded in death by her son, John J. Lanting; son-in-law Ronald E. Smits; and great-grandchildren Aubrey and Peyton Groenveld.

She is lovingly remembered by her husband Jim Lanting for 65 wonderful years of marriage. She is survived by her two loving daughters Tammy Smits and Lisa (Gary) Aalderink; daughter-in-law, Loie Lanting; her grandchildren and great grandchildren Melissa (Chad) Winterhalter (Keagan, Syndey, Bryson), Jennie (Ken) Groenveld (Alexis), Josh (Ashley) Lanting (Kora, Jaxton, Jett), Jim (Leigh-Ann) Smits (Savannah, Brecken, Cambree), Kimberly (Thomas) Stasa, Riley (Keegan) Aalderink, Kaley Aalderink; sister-in-law, Eunice Lanting; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was also preceded in death by her siblings Richard and Evelyn Homrich, Edward and Veronica Homrich, Matilda and Richard Satterlee, Geraldine and Raymond Mroz, Delores and Evertt Miller, Ambrose and Esther Homrich, and Ivan and Loretta Homrich. Also preceding her in death were her in-laws John and Jennie Lanting; and brothers and sisters-in-law Bert and Nellie Lanting, Linda and Truman Hunter, Larry and Pauline Lanting, Harry Lanting, and Shirley and Don Vredevoogd.

Clarine moved from North Dorr to Grand Rapids as a teenager and lived with her sister while attending high school. She met Jim in 1950, and after he returned from the Korean war, they were married on March 18, 1955. They have lived in the Grandville area since their marriage 65 years ago. She was a faithful member of Trinity Christian Reformed Church for over 62 years.

Clarine was active in sports and enjoyed playing tennis with her friends at Ramblewood Tennis Club, as well as the many other places where she traveled with Jim and friends. She also enjoyed playing golf and was in the Ladies League at Sunnybrook County Club, and at Broken Sound Club in Boca Raton, FL.

Clarine and Jim traveled extensively with family and friends. Her most favorite place was Maui, HI, where she loved shopping and golfing. Clarine and Jim also enjoyed boating for over 20 years, from Anchorage Marina to many ports in MI, the North Channel, and the Georgian Bay with their many boating friends. They also took a boat trip up the East Coast, from Florida to Holland, MI.

Clarine will be greatly missed by her husband and family. She was an awesome wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Clarine’s smiling face and love for others was shown by her favorite words, “Say nice things about people or say nothing at all.” She enjoyed getting together with all of her family and was always happy and thankful for the good life God gave her.

Visitation will be held from 5 – 8 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2020 at Trinity CRC, 60 Port Sheldon St SW, Grandville, Michigan. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Trinity CRC, with visitation from 10 - 10:45 a.m. prior to service. The service will be available to view via livestream at www.facebook.com/trinitychurchmi.

In lieu of flowers and in memory of Clarine, contributions may be made to the Calvin Christian Foundation. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcares.com.