Helen Lubbers

Helen Lubbers age 82 of Overisel, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 23, 2019.She will be remembered as a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, and a faithful Christian.

Helen was born in Zeeland and graduated from Zeeland High School. She married Lloyd Lubbers on May 28, 1957. Helen and Lloyd spent most of their married years in Overisel where she was member of Overisel Reformed Church. Helen was a homemaker who loved reading, animals, and faithfully wrote letters to many missionaries.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Minnie (Stegenga) Rozema and a sister, Gloria.

Helen is survived by her husband Lloyd of 62 years; children, Shelly and Larry Woodall, Keith and Laurie Lubbers, and Sharon and Gary Schipper; 5 grandchildren, Lee and Mary Lubbers, Michelle and Jordan Nyhof, Ross Schipper, Nathan Schipper, and Trenton Schipper; 1 great granddaughter, Ruth Lubbers; sister, Marilyn Rozema; in-laws, Goldie Sternberg and Stan and Barb Lubbers; nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Tuesday (August 27) at Overisel Reformed Church, 4706 142nd Ave., with Pastor Ken Kleinheksel officiating. Burial will be in Overisel Cemetery. Visiting will be 2-4 and 6-8 pm Monday (August 26) at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Paws with a Cause.

Arrangements are by the Dykstra Funeral Home-Mulder Chapel.