Ellen Stelpstra

Ellen Ruth Stelpstra, age 54, of Jenison, left her earthly home to be with her Lord and Savior after a short, courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Ellen was a dedicated caregiver and hard worker for over 34 years at Cambridge Manor. Ellen loved the outdoors and walking her dogs. She was preceded in death by her father, John Stelpstra. She will be lovingly remembered by her mother, Ruth Stelpstra; siblings, Trudy Vander Kooy, Jonathan and Barbara Stelpstra, Maria and Mooya Muhwanga; several nieces and nephews; and her dear friend, Arlene. A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 19, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW with Pastor Rick Kiekintveld officiating. The burial will take place at Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday, September 18, from 3-5 p.m. at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Lake Haven Rescue (Animal Shelter).