Florence Lynne (Dewind) Oegema, age 79 died November 8, 2026. She has gone to be in peace with the Lord. Born in Muskegon, Michigan where she was raised and graduated from Western Michigan Christian High School (1965). She received a BA & MA in Education from Michigan State University. She taught first and second graders for more than 20 years in mid-Michigan schools in Manchester, MO. She enjoyed her retirement years living on Squaw Lake in Fenton, MI, and in her final years in Zeeland, MI. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, attending bible studies, singing in the church choir, being active in the ladies aid, serving as a youth group leader, taught Sunday school, and served as a Kids Hope mentor and tutor. She also enjoyed spending quality time with her four grandchildren, family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Theresa Oegema (2015) her parents, John (2009) and Celia (2002) Dewind, and sisters Ilene (Clarence) Medema (2017) and Shirley (Len) Fisher (7/2026). Surviving is her husband David Oegema of 58 years, her son, James (Melanee) Oegema and her grandchildren, Eleanor (Jared) Liddle, Evan (Taylor) Oegema, Evelynne Oegema and Emerson Gamper. Also surviving are her sisters Donna (Glenn) Weesies and Mary (Dan) Doctor and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 13, 2 p.m. at First Reformed Church of Zeeland. 125 E Lincoln Ave. Zeeland with Pastor Joshua Wall officiating. The family will receive family and friends Thursday, November 12th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Yntema Funeral 251 S. State St. Zeeland MI 49464. Memorial contributions may be given to First Reformed Church Kids Hope.
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