Harriet G. DeGraaff

DeGRAAFF, Harriet G.
Kalamazoo, Michigan Mrs. DeGraaff passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at her home. She was born March 15, 1920 in Hengelo, The Netherlands, one of five children to Henry and Tillie VanderMark Waterkamp. Harriet was a longtime member of Hope Reformed Church, and worked in the church library for many years. She was an avid reader and was a humble, beautiful, Christian woman. On February 10, 1940, she was united in marriage to Henry J. DeGraaff, who preceded her in death on December 21, 1989. Also preceding her in death were her parents; 1 son, David DeGraaff; 1 sister, Olga Huisman; and 1 granddaughter, Julie DeGraaff. Surviving are 6 children, Henry III Karen DeGraaff of Kalamazoo, Robert Sarah DeGraaff of Canton, NY, Gary Rita DeGraaff of Schofield, WI, Sally Bob Reese of Eloy, AZ, Linda DeGraaff of Kalamazoo, and Sharon Mark Haan of Westminster, CO; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Tillie Rink Slayer of Holland; 2 brothers, Henry "Bud" Natalie Waterkamp of Atlanta, MI, and Gary Waterkamp of Edwardsburg, MI; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. DeGraaff will be at 11:00 AM on Monday at Hope Reformed Church 910 Jenks Blvd., with Rev. Kent Frens officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Ever-Rest North Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 3-6 PM on Sunday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. and from 10-11 AM on Monday at the church. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Hope Reformed Church.