Shirley Westveer

Shirley Jean Westveer, age 91, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at Cambridge Manor in Georgetown Township, where she resided for the last 12 years. She was born on August 9, 1930, in Grand Rapids, to Percy & LaVina VanderVeen. Shirley married Richard C. Stephens in 1963. He preceded her in death in 1978. She later married Peter W. Westveer on January 10, 1983. He preceded her in death on June 18, 2014. She enjoyed golfing, including in Arizona where she and Pete owned a home. Survivors include her step-daughters, Kathleen (Roger) Kerkstra and Cindra Ochsankehl; niece, Gayle (Jay) Polverelli; nephew, Ollie (Julie) Wagemaker; and longtime friend, Stormy Davis. Private services will take place. Shirley will be laid to rest at Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery, Grand Rapids. 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 Shirley Westveer, please visit our flower store.