Marcia F. Douma, 72, Sanborn

A memorial service for Marcia F. Douma was held Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at the First Reformed Church in Sanborn. Pastor Mark Ellens officiated.

Pallbearers were Dustin Douma, Marcus Post, Caleb Douma, Keegan Douma, Kolby Douma, Caden Douma and Brady Douma. Honorary pallbearers were Courtney Douma, Erika Post, Jazlin DeHaan, Addi Douma, Abby Douma and Lydia Douma. Interment was in Roseland Cemetery at Sanborn. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements.

Marcia Faye Douma, daughter of Cornie and Grace (Vander Werff) Hartog, was born on April 17, 1951. She grew up in Sanborn and attended Sanborn Christian Grade School and Western Christian High School. Marcia furthered her education by obtaining her nursing degree.

Marcia married Robert “Bob” Douma on Dec. 1, 1970, at the Christian Reformed Church in Sanborn. Bob and Marcia made their home on the Douma family farm northwest of Sanborn where they raised their four children: Ross, Kent, Nathan and Adam. Marcia took pride in a clean house and enjoyed affirming and empowering people from all walks of life.

Marcia was a member of the Sanborn First Reformed Church (ARC). She was a devoted wife and mother as well as a model of Christian love, patience and generosity to both her family and to others. Along with her many other attributes, Marcia was easily identified by her infectious laugh.

Marcia enjoyed being a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother; Christian education; bringing meals to the field for Bob and the boys; going to the sporting events of her children and grandchildren; taking the grandkids out to eat; praying and learning from God’s word; tending to her flowers in her backyard; an encouraging word and smile for everyone; and watching the Minnesota Twins.

Marcia passed from this life on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at the age of 72.

She is lovingly remembered by her husband of 52 years, Bob; her four children, 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren: Ross and Shawn Douma and their family: Dustin (Courtney) Douma, Gracen, Erika (Marcus) Post, Watson and Landon, Caleb Douma; Kent and Heidi Douma and their family: Keegan Douma (Jazlin De Haan, fiancé), Addison Douma and Kolby Douma; Nathan and Leah Douma and their daughter, Lydia Douma; and Adam and Jennifer Douma and their family: Abigail Douma, Caden Douma and Brady Douma; siblings: Doris (Eldon) Krikke and Curt (Darlene) Hartog; sisters-in-law: Delores Douma and Linda Douma; aunts: Delores Vander Werff and Theodora Lokhorst; many nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

Marcia was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Ron Hartog.

Throughout her life, Marcia’s family has always been important to her as she was to them.