Cristie Rae Westrate Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Cristie Rae Westrate (Kalamazoo, Michigan), whose life came to an end on August 27, 2025 at the age of 70, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her mother Mary DeBoef; her stepmother Dee DeBoef; her nephew Kyle DeForest; and her great-nephew Derek Holmes. She is survived by: her husband Randy Westrate; her children, Bobby Schlife (Michelle), Andy Dickman (Anna), Katie Tiller (Mark) and Sarah Spencer (Scott); her grandchildren, Gabby Schlife, Tyler Knotts, Casey Schlife, Elliot Dickman, Andrew Dickman, Riley Wagner, Brooke Tiller, Taylee Spencer, Abby Jaarda and Ambrie Spencer; her great grandchild Nova Hornick; her siblings, Terri Cummins, Sherri Chandler (Brian), Mik DeBoef (Lu), Bob Churchill (Janine), Bob Westrate (Linda), Dave Westrate (Kim) and Larry Westrate (Jan); and her parents-in-law, Duane and Marge Westrate.

Donations in Cris's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the women's shelter at Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries.