It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ruth Elaine Westrate (Rockford, Michigan), born in Holland, Michigan, who passed away on April 3, 2024, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Elaine Westrate to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Benjamin Frens and Gertrude Frens; her sister Myra Ratering; her in-laws, Garrett and Mary Eleanor Westrate; and her brothers-in-law, Roger Westrate and Michael Warden.

She is survived by : her husband Rev. Kenneth Westrate; her sons, Keith Westrate (Valerie) of Mystic, Eric Westrate (Amy) of Grand Rapids and Bill Westrate (Shela) of Lake Mills, Wisconsin.; her brother John Frens; and her siblings-in-law, Norman Ratering, Duane Westrate (Marge), Bonnie Westrate, Marge Westrate and Sally Warden. She is also survived by her numerous nieces, nephews, and extended relatives.

Visitation was held on Sunday, April 7th 2024 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM and on Monday, April 8th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Pederson Funeral Home (127 N Monroe St, Rockford, MI 49341). A funeral service was held on Monday, April 8th 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the same location.

To honor Ruth's memory, memorial contributions may be directed to the Rockford Reformed Church, 4890 11 Mile Rd, Rockford, MI 49341.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Pederson Funeral Home