Katheryn Barbara (Stienstra) Alsum of Jenison, Michigan, (formerly of Denver, Colorado), age 87, passed to glory on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

She was the oldest child born to Gerrit and Bertha (Veldt) Stienstra of Edgerton, Minnesota. She moved to Denver, Colorado to pursue a career in nursing. Later in life (1987) she completed a degree from the University of Colorado specializing in a new field, at the time, as a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner. She had a curious mind and was a life-long learner.

Kay was preceded in death by her husband Seymour Alsum and her three siblings Sabo, Jo Ann and Billy. She is survived by her children Brenda (Lou) Van Essendelft; Bob (Terry) Alsum; Thea (Steve) Corder, and her grandchildren Esther (Pete) Johnson; Dirk (Sarah) Van Essendelft; Joel (Michelle) Alsum; Shaun Alsum; Kira (James) Fixx; Erica Blan; Jamie Corder, and great grand children Eloise and Gabrielle Johnson, Levi and Caleb Van Essendelft, Ava Alsum, and Asherae Blan.

She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who planned grand adventures. Her travels included many continents and mission trips. She had a heart for missions and serving others and lived out her faith by her actions. She was loving and caring to family, friends, and strangers.

Visitation with the family will be at noon on March 18, 2023 at Immanuel Christian Reformed Church, 3520 Kiel Street, Hudsonville, Michigan 49426, followed by a Service of Remembrance at 1:00 pm.

Those wishing to offer expressions of sympathy are encouraged to make a memorial contribution to The Luke Society or The Bible League.