Shirley A. Breedveld
March 24, 1937 – June 5, 2022
A memorial service to celebrate Shirley’s life will be held on Friday, June 10, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Texas Corners Bible Church, 7780 South 8th St., Kalamazoo, MI 49009, with Pastor David Thompson officiating. A time of visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church, beginning at 10:00 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries.
Obituary
BREEDVELD, Shirley A.
Kalamazoo
Age 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 5, 2022. Shirley was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on March 24, 1937, the daughter of the late Kobe and Cornelia (Behage) VanderMolen. Shirley loved her Lord and family, and both were the center of her life. She was an excellent homemaker and enjoyed shopping. On March 22, 1957, Shirley married John Breedveld, who survives. She is also survived by her daughters, Kay (Mike) Ruiter, Kathy (Doug) DeRoo, Sally (Tom) Herder and Stefanie (James) Eskut; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, with one on the way; brothers, John (Barb) VanderMolen and Marv (Carol) VanderMolen; and her special cousin and best friend, Joyce Sikkenga. Besides her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her sister, Carol Yeomans. A memorial service to celebrate Shirley’s life will be held on Friday, June 10, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Texas Corners Bible Church, 7780 South 8th St., Kalamazoo, MI 49009, with Pastor David Thompson officiating. A time of visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church, beginning at 10:00 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries.
Dear John and family, We extend our deepest thoughts and prayers to all of you, Shirley was a very “special” lady. So very kind, thoughtful, friendly and caring. A great mother, wife and friend and a devoted Christian lady who will be sadly missed but not forgotten. Sincerely, Bob and Marion Tracy
Dear Family of Shirley, We wish to let you know we are sorry for your loss. “Mrs. Breedveld”, as I knew her growing up at Greenwood as all wonderful memories. She was great mom who helped all the kids at church. She would take Kay & myself to camp Geneva many times. The fun times we had. Looking back now as an adult I see she had great faith. You can see her faith though her children. Your wife and mother was a very special woman as you know. Our prayers are with all of you. Sincerely Jill &Mark Shadley
Dear John and Family — My Mom (Harriet Hagadone) and Greg & I – extend our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Shirley. She will forever be remembered in our hearts for her kindness and treats that she brought to Harriet when she was the condo neighbor. She truly loved her family beyond measure and was the epitome of grace. May you find comfort in each other’s arms knowing that you walked her home to her eternal life with all the love she richly deserved. Sincerely, Jeanne’ Gates-Nowak & Greg Nowak
Dear Brothers John and Marc, So sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. I just heard it at church this morning from John Sikkenga. The memory I have is being the third Shirlee( mine was spelled different) on South Burdick with me being the youngest. Thru the years I would see her at Christian school events. Lots of fond memories! My sincere sympathy. Shirlee Durian Gernaat
I was so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I always had a great deal of respect and warmth for her. Any time I would see her – no matter how many years had passed – she always embraced me with a warm hug. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I understand the rawness of losing your mom – we just laid my mom, Lillian Griffioen, to rest earlier this month. I will be thinking of you on Friday and sending prayers of strength!