Blankespoor, Margaret (Mrs. Rev. John) 1915-2016

BLANKESPOOR, GRITTERS, BRUNSTING

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke --Volunteer
Date: 6/12/2016 at 12:44:48

Birth: May 13, 1915
Death: April 5, 2016

Age 100; the daughter of Roelof "Ralph" and Hermina "Minnie" (Gritters) Brunsting. She grew up in Hull, Iowa-- one of the oldest children in a large family.

She moved to Grand Rapids when she married John and she worked as a housekeeper while he attended seminary. During his ministry, she was a supportive wife--often hosting social events in the parsonage for church leaders.

In her 50s she worked part-time at Booth Hospital in Grand Rapids and then at a nursing home in Hudsonville in her 60s. In 2002 she moved to Sunset Village in Jenison and lived there until she moved to Brookcrest in 2016.

Margaret was a warm loving person who had a positive outlook on life. She always expressed an interest in other people and what was going on in their lives. She was passionate about her family and continued to give each one of them birthday gifts well into her 90's. She was especially fond of children and went out of her way to spend time with them whenever possible. She had many talents and skills.

She was very fond of growing flowers in her gardens. She took much enjoyment in playing the accordion, piano, and organ and loved to sing. She never met a craft she didn't like--sewing, knitting, crocheting, tatting, embroidery, macrame, decoupage, and more. She taught her daughters and granddaughters how to do many of them.

Margaret will be remembered for being up for new experiences & adventures. The family took many camping trips around the U.S. and later she happily travelled with John to many distant places--a five week car trip through Eastern Europe, and tours to China, Turkey, and Greece. She cross-country skied and played volleyball into her 80s and swam and golfed into her 90s.

Secondly, she will always be remembered for her dedication to the Lord. She attended church faithfully, sang hymns lustily, and frequently commented on how good God was to her--even during challenging & stressful times. She was an amazing role model to all who knew her!

She was predeceased by her husband, John; brothers, Al, John, and Ray; sisters, Della, Ruth; two infant brothers; and her granddaughter, Annie Kuzee.

She will be lovingly remembered by her son & daughters, a brother, sisters & sisters-in-law. She leaves to cherish her memory 14 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral: Faith Community CRC
5250 Byron Center SW, Wyoming
Officiant: Reverend Roger Roger Groenboom
Interment Georgetown Township Cemetery