DELAVAN - Harriet Tjeerdsma walked into the arms of Jesus Tuesday morning, April 30, 2024.
Harriet was born in Iowa to William and Elizabeth Jongetjes. Her family moved to California, then to a farm in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. She met her husband, George Tjeerdsma, Jr. through the Christian Reformed Church, Delavan and they were married December 4, 1953. During their 70 years of marriage they enjoyed travelling all over the United States visiting their many friends and relatives. They enjoyed card club with friends, and could often be found enjoying breakfast, lunch, or dinner at local restaurants. Especially Culvers!
Harriet was a member of Calvary Community Church, Williams Bay, and will be remembered for her willingness to serve. She mentored young women with Apples of Gold, was a deaconess, and was always willing to organize and supply food for any event. Her love of Jesus as her Lord and Savior was evident in her actions and words.
Harriet was self-employed as a trusted caretaker/housekeeper for people who wanted excellence when it came to cleaning and caring for their homes. She was appreciated for her work ethic which was nothing short of perfection.
Harriet enjoyed quilting with her group of quilting friends. She went on quilting trips to find just the right fabric for the many beautiful quilts that she created for her family.
Wife/Mother/Mom/Grandma/Great-Grandma are all the titles that she earned. She is survived and will be greatly missed by her husband of 70 years: George; her brother: Henry (Linda) Jonson; her brother-in-law: John Hiemstra; her sister-in-laws: Marge Jongetjes and Delores Nordeng; her daughters: Sherry (David) Landeau, Sandra (Robert) Recker, Lori Weyrough; her Grandchildren: Jessica (Jeremy) Ward, Dena Recker, Connor (Miley) Dlabal, Robbie (Nicole) Weyrough, Sabra (Brandon) Robinson, Mikaela (Clarence) Bonner, Nika Weyrough; great-grandchildren: Jazlynn, Colton, Landon, Scarlet, Greyson, Alexandria, Penelope, Evelyn, Elsa, and Cecelia; and many other family, extended family and friends.
Harriet was preceded in death by her parents; her daughters: infant Karen Mae and Nancy Dlabal; her sisters: Gertrude Hiemstra and Francis Metcalf; her brother: John Jongetjes; her in-laws: George Tjeerdsma Sr. and Henrietta Tjeerdsma.
The family would like to thank the staff of Mercy Hospital and Lakeland Health Care for the comfort and care they gave Harriet.
UPDATE **** Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Calvary Community Church, N2620 Harris Road in Lake Geneva. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service on Thursday at the church. Burial will take place at Spring Grove Cemetery in Delavan. UPDATE****
Donations to Calvary Community Church, Williams Bay are appreciated.
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