Patricia Arends

November 21, 1942 ~ January 29, 2025

Patricia Ann Arends, age 82, of Wyoming, went to her heavenly home peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Lifelong member of Holy Name of Jesus Church. She retired after over 30 years from Keebler, working with many family members in her career. She was a devoted caregiver for her husband for many years. She also enjoyed camping, baking her famous poppyseed bread, watching the Hallmark channel, and her many dogs.  Most of all, she loved spending time with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren. She was so blessed to live independently until the very end. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernie; granddaughter, Jordan Bishop; and siblings: Mary Catherine, Rose Marie. Patricia will be lovingly remembered by her children: Joanne and David Myers, Lisa and Jeff Jennings, Kim and Jim Hamming; grandchildren; Kacie, Justin (Kristen), Kari (Derek), Madison, Carson (Shekinah); 10 great-grandchildren; siblings: Agnes (Jim) Whitheral, Jim (Coleen) Nessner, Edward Nessner, Donna (Joe) VanDellen, Marilyn (Gary) Lipscomb; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Tom (Barb) Arends, Sue (John) Nelson; many nieces and nephews; and longtime friends, Kathleen and Carolyn.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 1048 Chicago Dr., Wyoming with Rev. Charlie Brown presiding. Burial will take place at Resurrection Cemetery. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Monday from 3-6 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4145 Chicago Dr. SW, Grandville, with a rosary held at 6:00 p.m. Visitation will also be held at the church on Tuesday one hour prior to the service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to her beloved church, Holy Name of Jesus. 

Visitation
Monday, February 3
3:00pm - 6:00pm

MKD - Grandville
4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418
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Phone: (616) 534-8656

Rosary
Monday, February 3
6:00pm

MKD - Grandville
4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418
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Phone: (616) 534-8656

Visitation
Tuesday, February 4
10:30am - 11:30am

Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church
1048 Chicago Dr. SW
Wyoming, MI 49509
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Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, February 4
11:30am

Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church
1048 Chicago Dr. SW
Wyoming, MI 49509
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Leave Your Tribute Message

February 03, 2025 11:43am
Thinking of you. May all your memories be sweet.

- Uncle Joe and Aunt Donna

January 31, 2025 1:22pm
So sorry to hear of Aunt Pat's death. I haven't seen her in years but will always remember her happy face and laughter! I was just a little girl when her and Uncle Bernie married so l dont remember much but DO remember how beautiful she looked in her wedding gown and also remember her "tiny," waist!

- Aleta Dronkets Penfold

January 31, 2025 9:59am
Pat has been a loving, caring, and joyful person in my memories of her with our extended family. My mother Francis (Bouwhuis) Wing passed away when I was just 10 years of age and had 5 siblings for my dad Forrest to care for. Pat ,at just the age of 20 , helped care for us ( 6 children ) through my Dad's grieving and working hours until he was able to hire a live in sitter. She was an angel of God, sharing her Love even so early in her own married life. Her smile and laughter have always been contagious. She is a witness and example of God's Love for one another. Pat will always be thought of as one of the many blessings in our lives. Much love to family and friends touched by her presence in our lives. Heaven must be a glow with her arrival.

- Chris Wing

January 30, 2025 4:38pm
She was a very special lady, full laughter and lots of love. The heavens have gained a special lady.

- Chantell VanBoven

January 30, 2025 1:47pm
Heaven gain a very special person with Pat! Always smiling & happy to share whatever she had with you!

- Agnes Moore Griffey




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