Grace Henderika Rumph
(nee Winter)
Born October 3, 1937, in Beilen, the Netherlands, to the late Hendrik and Johanna Winter and she was a loving sister to 10 siblings. Beloved wife of Hendrik (Hank) Rumph. Dear mother of Joyce (Bernie) Taekema, Gerald (Anne Marie) Vandezande, Richard (Marg) Vandezande, and Andrea (Will) Deen. Loved grandmother of Danielle (in infancy), Nathan, Stephanie and Ellen Taekema; Jennifer (Zachary) Brown, Jonathon, Reuben and Lauren Vandezande and Jason, Matthew, Daniel and Joel Deen.
Grace’s life’s journey was varied in experience and opportunity. She arrived as a new immigrant to Canada with her family in 1951, obtained certification as a Registered Nurse Assistant, married and raised a family of four children, worked at the Kitchener Public Library as a library assistant for many years, eventually retiring to reside in the Drayton area.
From there Grace and Hank travelled together enjoying each experience with much gratitude. Grace was very fond of singing and throughout her lifetime her expression of song was reflective of the stirrings of her heart. In both challenging times and in times of great joy, she would lift her voice to the Lord from whom she sought refuge, compassion and strength.
Her journey on this earth ended on Thursday, December 3, 2015. however, she lives and has joined the multitude before the throne in praise of her Heavenly Father and her Redeemer. John 11:25,26 – Revelation 5:13
A heartfelt “Thank-You” is extended to all those who supported Grace in her struggle with Alzheimer’s with special thanks to the staff at Royal Terrace.
The family will receive friends on Monday December 7, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until 10: 50.a.m. at the Drayton Christian Reformed Church where Pastor Paul Droogers will conduct the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. with interment in Drayton Cemetery. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall at the Christian Reformed Church for everyone to share joyful memories of Grace with her family. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by the family.