Sandra Lou (Helmers) Purdy

Sandra Lou Purdy age 73 of Grand Haven, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Sandy was born December 22, 1942 to Arend and Henrietta (Buikema) Helmers in Grand Haven. She married Garry Purdy on August 14, 1964 in Spring Lake. Sandy was a former softball coach. When her children were younger she was a strong supporter and volunteer for the Tri-Cities Kids League as well as the Tri-Cities Football League. Her pastime activities included researching her genealogy, reading and travel. Sandy will be dearly missed by her husband Garry; daughter Andrea (Anthony) Errico of Pennsylvania; son Garry (Erin) Purdy of Grand Haven; grandchildren, Anthony Jr., Ashley, Alyssa, Avery, Gabriel, Isabella and Sophia; sisters-in-law Gloria (Harrell) Satterfield, Charyle (Charlie) Sandoval; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother Jack Helmers and brother-in-law John Purdy. The funeral service for Sandy will be 11:00 am Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Second Reformed Church with Pastor Dan Eisnor officiating. Interment will be in Grand Haven Township Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 pm Friday, April 15, 2016 at Klaassen Family Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Love, INC. Please visit www.klaassenfuneralhome.com to sign Sandy’s online guest book.