- Date Of Birth: October 29, 1935
- Date Of Death: January 17, 2021
- State: Illinois
Bette Saxsma, nee Fortuin, age 85, of St. John, IN, formerly of Griffith, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021.
Beloved wife of Donald E. Saxsma. Loving mother of Terry (Sue) Saxsma, Ed (Diane) Saxsma, and Delonn (Dan) Metz. Proud grandmother of Taylor Metz, Rachel Metz, Brad (Kelli) Saxsma, Brent (Courtney Chavez) Saxsma, Scott (Todd) Saxsma and Cory (April) Saxsma; great-grandmother of Isabella, Madeleine, Ophelia, Floyd, Paisley and Tanner. Dear sister of Gerrie Natelborg, Tini (late Elmer) DeBoer, and Anneke (late Jeff) Brandsma. Aunt of several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her parents John and Elizabeth Fortuin. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
