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Arloa Zwiers

July 22, 1938 - December 14, 2022
Zeeland, MI

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Visitation

Monday, December 19, 2022
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST
Calvary Reformed Church
995 East 8th Street
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 392-8559

Service

Monday, December 19, 2022
11:00 AM EST
Calvary Reformed Church
995 East 8th Street
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 392-8559

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Arloa Jean (Hamelink) Zwiers of Zeeland, Michigan passed away in her sleep at her home on the morning of December 14th, 2022.

Arloa was born on July 22,1938 in Holland, Michigan, the only child of Josephine and Alvin Hamelink. Arloa graduated from Holland High School in 1956 where she was an excellent student and Dutch Dancer.

Arloa met her beloved husband Donald during her senior year while riding in Don’s car in the Tulip Time Parade as a Dutch Dancer from Holland High School. They married in 1957 and remained so for 65 years.

During her life, Arloa raised a lovely family, and then worked in the Holland area to support them. She worked as an employee of Fris’ Office Supply, McDonald’s of Holland, Chromatic Graphics, and Windmill Island. She was loved by both customers and colleagues throughout the years.

Arloa loved the sun, the beach, the Christmas season, vacationing, crocheting, bicycling, and spending time with her family.

Arloa was preceded in death by both of her parents and is survived by her husband, Don; her children: Randy & Char Zwiers, Deb & Steve Pearson, and Bob & Kathy Zwiers: as well as her seven beloved grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 11 am Monday (December 19) at Calvary Reformed Church, 995 East 8th Street. Burial will ben in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visitation will be 10:00-10:45 am prior to the service, at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to one's choice.

Arrangements are by the Dykstra Funeral Home-Mulder Chapel.