Dorothy Nienhuis, 96, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022. She was born February 2, 1925, in Hudsonville, the daughter of Theodore and Wilhelmina (Christiaans) Weyenberg.

"So then I must lose myself and give myself over to Him so His power may be released in me.  Then it isn't me but God working in me.  And that's an incredible truth - God working within me, using me to glorify His name. A call for surrender and great joy! Humility and exultation."

These words, written by Dorothy Nienhuis, reflected her call to live life to the fullest, being wholly present for many people no matter their life situation.  After retiring from teaching high school English, she continued to teach others through various church-related and secular missions such as Coffee Break, World Renew, and The Red Cross.  She and her husband John had a love for life and enjoyed learning about other peoples and cultures as they traveled to various countries.  She saw all people as God's beloved children.

Dorothy is survived by: three sons: John Jr. (Jerry Nardin) Nienhuis of Comstock Park, David (Karen) Nienhuis of Hart, and Bob (Jeanne) Nienhuis of Grand Rapids; daughter-in-law, Jean (Barry) Palmerton of Fremont; nine grandchildren, Aaron (Joy) Nienhuis, Corrie (Mike) Bakker, Mary (John) Love, Mark (Andrea) Nienhuis, Michael (Lee) Nienhuis, Gary (Charity) Nienhuis, Jacob (Miriam) Nienhuis, Paul (Kristin) Nienhuis, and Adam Nienhuis; 24 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Norma Nienhuis and Joyce Nienhuis; brother-in-law, Dale (Chris) Nienhuis; and many nieces and nephews.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, John F. Nienhuis Sr.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Friday, January 21, 2022, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, 2370 North 72 ^nd Avenue, Hart, MI 49420.  A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the New Era Christian Reformed Church, 1820 East Ray Avenue, New Era, MI 49446, with a luncheon to follow. The family requests that masks be worn at both events.

Memorial contributions may be made to New Era Christian Reformed Church or the Luke Society, 3409 S Gateway Blvd # 1000, Sioux Falls, SD 57106.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com