- Buytendorp, Mrs. Clara
Of Kalamazoo
Went to be with her Lord, Sunday morning, February 3, 2002. Clara was born June 14, 1924 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Jacob and Effie (Mulder) Potts, and had been a lifelong resident in the area. She was a member of the Third Reformed Church, worked at the Pineview Greenhouse, and enjoyed camping and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. On August 12, 1942 she as united in marriage to John F. Buytendorp, who preceded her in death on October 9, 1987. She was also preceded in death by a son-in law, Bill Gernaat; granddaughter Heavenly; sister, Tessie; and 2 brothers, Claus and Bernard. Surviving are 5 children, Sandy Gernaat, Louann (Leon) Doty, all of Kalamazoo, Johnny (Marge) Buytendorp of Mattawan, Terry (Vicki) Buytendorp of Kalamazoo, Ginny ( David) Ruimveld of VIcksburg; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Rev. Louis (Joyce) Buytendorp of Wisconsin; sister-in-law, Barbara Buytendorp of Scotts; a special aunt, Jane Potts of Kalamazoo and several niecces and nephews. Services will be held 1:00 o'clock.
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