Wilma Borchers Barnosky, age 88, of Spring Lake passed away on December 13th, 2020, at The Leila and Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence. She was born March 8, 1932, to Lawrence and Bertha (Zimmerman) Anderson. She lived in the Spring Lake area her whole life.
She married Paul Borchers in 1954 and he preceded her in death in 1993. Along with raising their four daughters, Wilma opened their home to foster children and later transitioned into providing day care in her home. Wilma was an active member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Spring Lake for over 40 years. During Wilma's life, she enjoyed her family, friends, travelling, volunteering at NOCH, sewing/knitting, and a glass of wine and chocolate. For many years Wilma and Paul grew and sold Christmas trees which brought her joy during the Christmas season.
Prior to her marriage to Paul, Wilma was married to Lindsay Bartholomew – he died serving our country in the Air Force during the Korean War. After her marriage to Paul, Wilma was married to George Barnosky, he preceded her in death in 2015.
Wilma is survived by her daughters: Claudette (Dan) Bottema, Jennifer (John) Mastenbrook, Priscilla (Dave Neff) Isabel, Amy (Vern) DeBoer; grandchildren: Nathan Bottema, Alissa Harrington, Joshua Vink, Andrew Vink, Samuel Vink, Elle Mastenbrook, Matthew Mastenbrook, Neil DeBoer; great-grandchildren: Jolene, Hunter, Olivia, Charlie, Madeline, Annalise, Natalie, Henry, baby Vink (due soon); Sister, Evie Queenan; special nieces, Jessica Zambetti and Julie Hamilton also survive her.
Along with her three husbands, Wilma was preceded in death by infant son, Thomas Borchers, grandchildren, Scott DeBoer and Jonathan Vink; and siblings, Charles, Everett and Lorraine.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic a service will not be held at this time. Arrangements entrusted to The Spring Lake Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 213 E. Savidge St, Spring Lake, MI 49456. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
Memorials may be given to: Scott E. DeBoer Memorial Fund at The Grand Haven Community Foundation; St. Matthew Childcare with Footsteps Preschool; Harbor Hospice Foundation - Poppen Residence in Muskegon.
She married Paul Borchers in 1954 and he preceded her in death in 1993. Along with raising their four daughters, Wilma opened their home to foster children and later transitioned into providing day care in her home. Wilma was an active member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Spring Lake for over 40 years. During Wilma's life, she enjoyed her family, friends, travelling, volunteering at NOCH, sewing/knitting, and a glass of wine and chocolate. For many years Wilma and Paul grew and sold Christmas trees which brought her joy during the Christmas season.
Prior to her marriage to Paul, Wilma was married to Lindsay Bartholomew – he died serving our country in the Air Force during the Korean War. After her marriage to Paul, Wilma was married to George Barnosky, he preceded her in death in 2015.
Wilma is survived by her daughters: Claudette (Dan) Bottema, Jennifer (John) Mastenbrook, Priscilla (Dave Neff) Isabel, Amy (Vern) DeBoer; grandchildren: Nathan Bottema, Alissa Harrington, Joshua Vink, Andrew Vink, Samuel Vink, Elle Mastenbrook, Matthew Mastenbrook, Neil DeBoer; great-grandchildren: Jolene, Hunter, Olivia, Charlie, Madeline, Annalise, Natalie, Henry, baby Vink (due soon); Sister, Evie Queenan; special nieces, Jessica Zambetti and Julie Hamilton also survive her.
Along with her three husbands, Wilma was preceded in death by infant son, Thomas Borchers, grandchildren, Scott DeBoer and Jonathan Vink; and siblings, Charles, Everett and Lorraine.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic a service will not be held at this time. Arrangements entrusted to The Spring Lake Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 213 E. Savidge St, Spring Lake, MI 49456. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
Memorials may be given to: Scott E. DeBoer Memorial Fund at The Grand Haven Community Foundation; St. Matthew Childcare with Footsteps Preschool; Harbor Hospice Foundation - Poppen Residence in Muskegon.
Wilma Borchers Barnosky, age 88, of Spring Lake passed away on December 13th, 2020, at The Leila and Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence. She was born March 8, 1932, to Lawrence and Bertha (Zimmerman) Anderson. She lived in the Spring Lake area her whole life.
She married Paul Borchers in 1954 and he preceded her in death in 1993. Along with raising their four daughters, Wilma opened their home to foster children and later transitioned into providing day care in her home. Wilma was an active member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Spring Lake for over 40 years. During Wilma's life, she enjoyed her family, friends, travelling, volunteering at NOCH, sewing/knitting, and a glass of wine and chocolate. For many years Wilma and Paul grew and sold Christmas trees which brought her joy during the Christmas season.
Prior to her marriage to Paul, Wilma was married to Lindsay Bartholomew – he died serving our country in the Air Force during the Korean War. After her marriage to Paul, Wilma was married to George Barnosky, he preceded her in death in 2015.
Wilma is survived by her daughters: Claudette (Dan) Bottema, Jennifer (John) Mastenbrook, Priscilla (Dave Neff) Isabel, Amy (Vern) DeBoer; grandchildren: Nathan Bottema, Alissa Harrington, Joshua Vink, Andrew Vink, Samuel Vink, Elle Mastenbrook, Matthew Mastenbrook, Neil DeBoer; great-grandchildren: Jolene, Hunter, Olivia, Charlie, Madeline, Annalise, Natalie, Henry, baby Vink (due soon); Sister, Evie Queenan; special nieces, Jessica Zambetti and Julie Hamilton also survive her.
Along with her three husbands, Wilma was preceded in death by infant son, Thomas Borchers, grandchildren, Scott DeBoer and Jonathan Vink; and siblings, Charles, Everett and Lorraine.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic a service will not be held at this time. Arrangements entrusted to The Spring Lake Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 213 E. Savidge St, Spring Lake, MI 49456. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
Memorials may be given to: Scott E. DeBoer Memorial Fund at The Grand Haven Community Foundation; St. Matthew Childcare with Footsteps Preschool; Harbor Hospice Foundation - Poppen Residence in Muskegon.
She married Paul Borchers in 1954 and he preceded her in death in 1993. Along with raising their four daughters, Wilma opened their home to foster children and later transitioned into providing day care in her home. Wilma was an active member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Spring Lake for over 40 years. During Wilma's life, she enjoyed her family, friends, travelling, volunteering at NOCH, sewing/knitting, and a glass of wine and chocolate. For many years Wilma and Paul grew and sold Christmas trees which brought her joy during the Christmas season.
Prior to her marriage to Paul, Wilma was married to Lindsay Bartholomew – he died serving our country in the Air Force during the Korean War. After her marriage to Paul, Wilma was married to George Barnosky, he preceded her in death in 2015.
Wilma is survived by her daughters: Claudette (Dan) Bottema, Jennifer (John) Mastenbrook, Priscilla (Dave Neff) Isabel, Amy (Vern) DeBoer; grandchildren: Nathan Bottema, Alissa Harrington, Joshua Vink, Andrew Vink, Samuel Vink, Elle Mastenbrook, Matthew Mastenbrook, Neil DeBoer; great-grandchildren: Jolene, Hunter, Olivia, Charlie, Madeline, Annalise, Natalie, Henry, baby Vink (due soon); Sister, Evie Queenan; special nieces, Jessica Zambetti and Julie Hamilton also survive her.
Along with her three husbands, Wilma was preceded in death by infant son, Thomas Borchers, grandchildren, Scott DeBoer and Jonathan Vink; and siblings, Charles, Everett and Lorraine.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic a service will not be held at this time. Arrangements entrusted to The Spring Lake Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 213 E. Savidge St, Spring Lake, MI 49456. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
Memorials may be given to: Scott E. DeBoer Memorial Fund at The Grand Haven Community Foundation; St. Matthew Childcare with Footsteps Preschool; Harbor Hospice Foundation - Poppen Residence in Muskegon.
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