Arlene J. Speet

Arlene Speet, age 85, of Holland, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2022 surrounded by family.

Arlene was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Most of all, Arlene loved God and lived out her faith daily leaving us with an incredible legacy of God’s unending love. Arlene was preceded in death by her first husband of 7 years, Wesley Schipper, and her second husband, Robert Speet of 45 years. Arlene also suffered the loss of grandsons, Benjamin Schipper and Travis Hulsman and great grandson Micah Krause. Arlene is survived by her children: Sally & Keith Hulsman, Cindy & Tom Schipper, Scott & Sharon Speet, Paula & Randy Wesseldyke, Kevin & Anita Speet; 16 grandchildren; Ryan (Amy) Hulsman, Laura (Jordan) Krause, TJ Hulsman, Dominick Hulsman, Anson Hulsman, Shauna (Matt) Jacobus, Sam (Melanie) Speet, Savanah (Taylor) Tortorice, Josh (Samantha) Wesseldyke, Nick (Kaily) Wesseldyke, Casey (Jillyssa) Wesseldyke, Jammie Speet, Mitchell (McKenzie) Speet, Hannah Cooper, Ryan (Ann) Hoffman, Rusty Hoek; 38 great grandchildren. Also, her sister Sharon & Jim Wiersma, brother Merle & Linda Jaarda, brother-in-law, Jarvis Zoerhof and many nieces and nephews. Arlene loved and lived for her family and even though she struggled with her speech in the last years, everyone knew of her love for them. From the oldest to the youngest of great grandchildren, she will be dearly missed.

Arlene was a member of East Saugatuck CRC, Christ Memorial Church, Cortaro Vista Community Church of Tucson, AZ and most recently Maranatha CRC of Holland. Over the years she taught Sunday School and served as both Elder and Deacon.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 21, at 3:00 p.m. at Maranatha CRC, 918 Central Avenue, Holland. A time of visitation will take place one hour prior to the service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Holland. Reverend Matthew J. Stob will preside over the funeral ceremony.

Memorial contributions may be given to Maranatha CRC.

Funeral arrangements are under the auspices of the Mulder Chapel