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Evelyn Slager

August 23, 1924 - May 26, 2021
Holland, MI

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Visitation

Saturday, May 29, 2021
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Gaafschap Church
5973 Church Street
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-5008

Service

Saturday, May 29, 2021
12:00 PM EDT
Graafschap Church
5973 Church Street
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-5008

Contributions


At the family's request memorial contributions are to be made to those listed below. Please forward payment directly to the memorial of your choice.

Graafschap Church
5973 Church Street
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-5008

Resonate Global Mission
1700 28th Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49508

Life Story / Obituary


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Evelyn M. Slager, age 96, of Holland passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband Julius Slager, parents Benjamin and Jeanette (Slenk) Becksvoort, four brothers and their wives, Harold (Gertrude), John (Henrietta, Gloria), Marvin (Mary) and Julius (Sylvia) Becksvoort.

Evelyn was a lifelong member of Graafschap CRC, its Christian School Circle, Ladies Aid and the sewing and quilting for Missions Groups. Evelyn loved studying music, starting at an early age with piano, continuing in piano, organ, and recorder. She was an organ accompanist for the choir and a choir member for many years. During World War II she worked at the Holland Racine Shoe Factory making combat boots for our troops.

She is survived by her children: Paul and Judy Slager and Ken and Sandy Slager; grandchildren: Lisa and Corey Carpenter, Angela Slager, David and Emily Slager, Michael and Michelle Slager and Benjamin Slager; great grandchildren: Seth and Alyse Slager, twins, Elizabeth “Liz” and Alexandra “Ally” Carpenter, Samuel Slager, Julia Slager and Abigail Slager; great great granddaughter: Elainah; brother: Nathan Becksvoort; cousins, nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be 12:00 pm, Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Graafschap Church, 5973 Church Street in Holland. Reverend Phil Kok will be officiating. Immediately following the service everyone is welcome to a graveside service at Graafschap Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm prior to the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be given to Graafschap Church or Resonate Global Mission. Arrangements are by Dykstra Funeral Homes-Mulder Chapel.