Louise Straayer

Louise Jean (Spoelstra) Straayer, age 97, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. She was born October 30, 1925, in Grand Rapids, to the late, Gerrit and Hattie (Spoelstra). Louise was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bill; her daughter, Laurie Straayer; daughter-in-law, Pamela Straayer; and granddaughter, Staci Vestevich. She is survived by her sons, Bill (Vonnie) and Steve (Jan); grandchildren, Anji Straayer and Mason (Liz) Straayer, and grandson-in-law Chad Vestevich; great-grandchildren, Xavier and Zoe Straayer and Chayse and Ainsley Vestevich; and many nieces and nephews. Per her wishes cremation has taken place and no formal services will be held at this time. 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 Louise Straayer, please visit our flower store.