Jantine de Jong, 93, of Oak Harbor, passed into the arms of God on March 30. She was born Jantine “Tena” Hendrike Koers in Noordwijk aan Zee, The Netherlands, on Feb. 22, 1924, to Rev. Nicolaas Hendrik Koers and Agatha Neletta (Schager).

On May 28, 1947, Jantine married Cornelius De Jong, and shortly thereafter immigrated to the United States, making Oak Harbor their home.

Jantine was very resourceful and always found a way to fill a need, opening her door to those who were away from family and friends. Family was always first and foremost in her eyes, and to her that included friends as well.

She took time to make sure even those who were homebound were visited and felt loved, cutting hair and assisting in the planning of ministries at the local nursing home. Jantine loved weekly trips to Dairy Queen and even celebrated birthdays there. She had a love for flowers and the joy they brought. Even when her health was poor, she would be worried about everyone else and making sure they were all right.

She is survived by her six children; four daughters Dena Klunder, Agatha Nicolle, Marjolynn Brasseur and Carlene De Jong; two sons Marinus “Rienco” De Jong and Nick De Jong; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and sister-in-law Corrie Koers.

Jantine is preceded in death by her husband Cornelius, in addition to her parents and 11 siblings.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. April 6 at the Christian Reformed Church, Oak Harbor. A private burial will precede it at Fircrest Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Burley Funeral Chapel, Oak Harbor.

Remembrances may be made to the Oak Harbor Christian School and Marcia Bleeker at wycliffe.org

“Do your best, God will take care of the rest” – Jantine de Jong