Clara Elgersma

Clara Genevieve (DeRidder) Elgersma, age 84, of Zeeland, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. She was born July 20, 1939, in Holland, MI to the late Frank and Alice (Christenson) DeRidder. She is survived by her five children, Brian (Sherri) Elgersma, Ronda (Bryan) Rockford, Tim Elgersma, Roxann (Geoff) George, and Jeff (Joann) Elgersma; 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brothers, Jeff DeRidder & Mitch DeRidder; several nieces and nephews; and her cat, Charlie. Clara was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne and her parents. Per her wishes cremation has taken place. A celebration of life is being planned for a later date and details will be announced as soon as they become available. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Hospice of Holland for their care and compassion throughout this difficult time. In memory of Clara, donations can be sent to Hospice of Holland. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Clara Elgersma, please visit our flower store.