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Kathleen Fuder

September 18, 1930 - October 16, 2024
Holland, MI

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Kathleen Joy (Kempers) Fuder, age 94, of Holland went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, with her children by her side.

Born to missionary parents in Guatemala, she grew up in Chiapas, Mexico before attending Northfield School for Girls in Northfield, Massachusetts. She then attended and graduated from Hope College, where she met her husband of 61 years, Verne Fuder, who preceded her in death in 2015. A schoolteacher before becoming a mother, Kathleen - known affectionately as Joy - was a dedicated homemaker who relished literature, classical music, her faith in Jesus, and caring deeply for family and friends.

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Kathleen is survived by her three children, Dr. John (Nellie) Fuder of Chicago, Patti Fuder of Holland, and David (Robyn) Fuder of Chicago; five grandchildren, Jessica (Jaakan) Thompson, Jeremy (Emily) Fuder, Joshua (McKenna) Fuder, Anna, and Audrey Fuder; two great-granddaughters, Jonelle Thompson, Jaycee Thompson, and one great-grandson, Jaakan Thompson. Also surviving are brothers and sister, Dr. Roger Kempers, Dr. David Kempers, and Margie and Dr. Ronald Wiegerink; brother and sister-in-law, Marjorie Barandse, and Dr. Edwin (Joan) Fuder; many nieces and nephews.

Family burial will take place at Graafschap Cemetery. Gifts may be given to the Hospice of Holland or Anchor In-Home Care of Holland.

Arrangements are by Dykstra Funeral Homes-Downtown Chapel.