1915
Mary
2015
Mary TenBrink
June 2, 1915 — December 12, 2015
TEN BRINK, Mary
Kalamazoo, MI
Mary TenBrink, age 100, passed away Saturday evening, December 12, 2015 in Kalamazoo. She was born on June 2, 1915 in Kalamazoo, MI a daughter of Jacob and Jennie (Apotheker) DeNooyer and had been a lifelong area resident. Mary was an active member of Third Christian Reformed Church and served as a member of the Missionary Society, the Missionary Committee and Living Branches. Mary served on the board of Senior Services, Inc. and the Kalamazoo Recreation Department. She also volunteered at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence and the Friendship Club. Mary was also the former owner of the Co-Ed Beauty Shop. Mary had a very strong faith in the Lord; she lived her faith daily. She was famous for her cooking and her hospitality and she loved to entertain in style. On March 8, 1940, Mary married Gerald H. TenBrink who preceded her in death on July 31, 1997. She was also preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Jerry, Jake and John DeNooyer; and three sisters, Harriet Cook, Jeannette Prins and Henrietta Oosterbaan. Surviving are two children and their spouses, Jane & Kenneth Loerop of Elmhurst, IL and Harry & Sally TenBrink of Spring Lake, MI; a sister, Ann De Maagd; nine grandchildren, Mary & Tom Steenwyk, Deborah & Todd Gaffner, K.J. & Tammi Loerop, Steven & Kristen Loerop, Mark & Rachel Loerop, Sue & Brad Mitchell, Todd & Jennifer TenBrink, Tim & Alison TenBrink and Ted & Lisa TenBrink; 34 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 4pm to 8pm on Thursday, December 17th at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street. Funeral services will be held 11:00 Friday morning, December 18th at Third Christian Reformed Church, 2400 Winchell Avenue, with Rev. Dr. Kenneth Baker and Rev. Greg TenBrink officiating. A luncheon will follow the service. A committal service will be held at 2:30 Friday afternoon in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Those wishing to attend the service should be in the cemetery cortege area by 2:15pm. Memorials may be directed to Set Free Ministries, USA (En Gedi) or to Park Village Pines.
**CHARITIES**
Set Free Ministries, USA (En Gedi)
700 36th St. SE, Suite 108
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
616-726-5400
setfreeministries.com
Park Village Pines
2920 Crystal Lane
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
269-372-1928
www.parkvillagepines.org
3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
2400 Winchell
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49008
15501 Dickman Rd.
Augusta, MI, US, 49012
Kalamazoo, MI
Mary TenBrink, age 100, passed away Saturday evening, December 12, 2015 in Kalamazoo. She was born on June 2, 1915 in Kalamazoo, MI a daughter of Jacob and Jennie (Apotheker) DeNooyer and had been a lifelong area resident. Mary was an active member of Third Christian Reformed Church and served as a member of the Missionary Society, the Missionary Committee and Living Branches. Mary served on the board of Senior Services, Inc. and the Kalamazoo Recreation Department. She also volunteered at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence and the Friendship Club. Mary was also the former owner of the Co-Ed Beauty Shop. Mary had a very strong faith in the Lord; she lived her faith daily. She was famous for her cooking and her hospitality and she loved to entertain in style. On March 8, 1940, Mary married Gerald H. TenBrink who preceded her in death on July 31, 1997. She was also preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Jerry, Jake and John DeNooyer; and three sisters, Harriet Cook, Jeannette Prins and Henrietta Oosterbaan. Surviving are two children and their spouses, Jane & Kenneth Loerop of Elmhurst, IL and Harry & Sally TenBrink of Spring Lake, MI; a sister, Ann De Maagd; nine grandchildren, Mary & Tom Steenwyk, Deborah & Todd Gaffner, K.J. & Tammi Loerop, Steven & Kristen Loerop, Mark & Rachel Loerop, Sue & Brad Mitchell, Todd & Jennifer TenBrink, Tim & Alison TenBrink and Ted & Lisa TenBrink; 34 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 4pm to 8pm on Thursday, December 17th at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street. Funeral services will be held 11:00 Friday morning, December 18th at Third Christian Reformed Church, 2400 Winchell Avenue, with Rev. Dr. Kenneth Baker and Rev. Greg TenBrink officiating. A luncheon will follow the service. A committal service will be held at 2:30 Friday afternoon in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Those wishing to attend the service should be in the cemetery cortege area by 2:15pm. Memorials may be directed to Set Free Ministries, USA (En Gedi) or to Park Village Pines.
**CHARITIES**
Set Free Ministries, USA (En Gedi)
700 36th St. SE, Suite 108
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
616-726-5400
setfreeministries.com
Park Village Pines
2920 Crystal Lane
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
269-372-1928
www.parkvillagepines.org
Visitation
DEC 17. 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Westside Chapel3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
Service
DEC 18. 11:00 AM
Third Christian Reformed Church2400 Winchell
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49008
Interment
DEC 18. 02:30 PM
Ft. Custer National Cemetery15501 Dickman Rd.
Augusta, MI, US, 49012
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