Judy Wiltjer, age 67, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, John Wiltjer; sisters Linda Wiltjer and Chari Dean; many beloved dogs. She is survived by husband, John Fletcher; daughter, Melissa Wiltjer; dog, Taco; mother, Henrietta Wiltjer; siblings Kathy VanderHorn, Bonnie (Larry) Kosten, Steve (Ann Lessard) Wiltjer, and Deb (Bill) Steffes; brother-in-law, Ron Dean; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends.
Judy was known for her tell-it-like-it-is attitude and stubbornness and carried that through a 2½ year battle with cancer. Not one to have others worry about her, she kept her diagnosis out of the public eye for the most part. She had an amazing team of doctors at the Metro Health Cancer Center that gave us the chance to enjoy more holidays and milestones with her around.
She will be greatly missed by those who knew her, but with the crafts that she loved doing, her legacy will live on through many handmade items given to family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, December 16, 2022 at Cook Funeral Home (West building), 4235 Prairie St. SW, Grandville, Michigan. Celebration of Life service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Cook Memorial Chapel (East building), with visitation from 10-11 a.m. prior to service. In lieu of flowers and in memory of Judy, contributions may be made to Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services or Friends and Families of Cystic Fibrosis. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcaresgrandville.com.
