Mabel Ruth Kolk

Mabel Ruth (Jordan) Kolk, age 95, of Byron Center, was called home to eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Mabel was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Stella (Coil) Jordan; her husband, David Kolk; her sisters and brothers, Grace Deur, Gladys Oppenhuizen, Burt Jordan, Max Jordan and Lester Jordan; son-in-law, Walter Hoffman; and daughter-in-law, Renee Kolk. 

Mabel will be lovingly remembered by her four children, son Jay (Alice) Kolk, son Rick (Annette) Kolk, son Jack (Lynn) Kolk and daughter Marilyn Hoffman; three grandchildren, Eric (Angie) Kolk, Misty (Jeff) Hendricks, and Robyn Kolk; five great-grandchildren, Abby Kolk, Jacob Kolk, Victoria Kolk, Gabe Hendricks and Tristan Hendricks; and many dear friends. 

Mabel was born and raised in Fremont, Michigan. As a teenager, she worked in her dad’s farming equipment store in downtown Fremont as a bookkeeper and delivery driver. After marrying her husband Dave in Fremont, they moved south to Grand Rapids to start a family. Mabel spent most of her married life in Kentwood, raising their four children. She was an avid gardener and maintained beautiful flower gardens around her home and yard for over 40 years. Her other hobbies were doll collecting, depression glass collecting and making puzzles. She liked to travel with her husband to Mackinac Island, Branson, Missouri, and a trip to California. Mabel had many friends and was known to go out of her way to help others. She was always there with love and support for her family and her friends. 

A private interment will take place at Winchester Cemetery in Byron Center.

We love you Mom!!

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