Ruth A. Zuidema, age 83, of Grand Rapids, MI, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 27, 2022.  Ruth is lovingly remembered by her husband of 61 years, Thomas; children, Donald Zuidema, Diane (Bob) McLaughlin, Doug (Barb) Zuidema, Dennis Zuidema, Denise (Ken) Cope; grandchildren, Rachelle McLaughlin (Jared), Megan (Danny) Jozwiak, Kelly McLaughlin, William McLaughlin, Kelsey (Mitchell) Pepper, Taylor (Jeremy) Otto, Brittany (Jared) Dykstra, Tyler Cope, Ashleigh Cope, Dylan Cope; great-grandchildren, Colin and Logan Jozwiak, Olivia and Levi Pepper, brothers-in-law, Sid VanderLaan, and Jim (Mary) Zuidema. One of Ruth's favorite things to do was to have the entire family together. She loved her children and grandchildren and cherished the time spent with them.  She also truly enjoyed spending time working in her yard and tending to her beautiful flower gardens. The family will greet relatives and friends on Monday, January 31, from 10 - 11 am at Covenant Christian Reformed Church, 7171 Willard Ave. SE, where the funeral service will follow at 11 am. Rev. Evan Heerema will officiate. Interment will be in Blain Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Right to Life.