Rolena Dooyema Obituary
The family announces the passing of Rolena Dooyema (Lynden, Washington) on June 10, 2026. Rolena, born on August 1, 1932 in Rock Valley, Iowa, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Harvey; her son Donald; her son-in-law Edward McNeill; and her parents, Evert Brands and Fannie Brands (Driesen).
She is survived by: her children, Emilene, Rosella Hougen (Mike) of Bellingham, Trina, Clark Karaza (Hailey) of Blaine, Coyle (Henry) of Maple Falls, Craig, Lorna Hougen, LeAnne, Josh Pinkey, Elmer Dooyema (Julie) of Lynden, Hermina McNeill of Oak Harbor, Heather, Matthew Lowmaster, Betheny, Willow, Matt, Faith, Scarlett, Everleigh, Heidi and Michael Jorcke; her brothers, Hank Brands (Marlene) of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Bernie Brands (Susan) of Beaver Creek, Minnesota; her sisters-in-law, Mary Brands of Edgerton, Minnesota and Marcene Brands-Struiksma of Sioux Falls; and her siblings, Rena Brands, James Brands (Hattie), Gerrit Brands (Hattie), Henrietta Van Dyke (Gerrit), John Brands, Edward Brands, Lorraine Van Dyke (Albert) and Frances Groenewold (John).
In lieu of flowers, memorials gifts can be given in Rolena's name to Nooksack Valley Reformed Church, P. O. Box 4267, Nooksack, WA 98276.
