Geraldine (Jerri) Vanden Bosch was born on January 14, 1922 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She grew up attending West Side Christian School and West Leonard Christian Reformed Church. Jerri married Peter Vanden Bosch in 1942 and had two children. She was an active member of her church community and enjoyed singing, playing piano, and spending time with her family. Jerri had three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and was devoted to her faith and family throughout her life.

1. This is My Story: Geraldine Irene Vanden Bosch January 14, 1922 -

2. This Is My Story....

3. This is my song...

4. Praising my Savior, All the day long...

5. Geraldine (Jerri) Vanden Bosch was born on January 14, 1922 to parents Edward Straatsma and Agnes Hansma. She grew up on 1057 Arriana NW; Grand Rapids, Michigan. Edward was an Accountant and Agnes was a Homemaker; however during World War 2, she worked in a factory where she made airplane parts .

7. Jerri's father, Edward died when she was only 2 years old in 1924. They suspected heart failure at that time.

8. Jerri's mother, Agnes died on August 20, 1978. She died of a stroke.

10. 4 Generations of Straatsmas!

11. Jerri attended West Side Christian School

13. Regularly attended West Leonard Christian Reformed Church

14. Married May 22, 1942 Geraldine Straatsma & Peter Vanden Bosch At Kent State University, Ohio – Air Force Style

15. Faithful Wife

16. Brother Johnny, Pete, Jerri, Sister Edna

18. Pretty as a picture!

19. Classy!

20. Jerri had 2 children Mary Joy LeQuire, September 1, 1956

21. Mark Peter Vanden Bosch, July 19, 1959

22. Cut paper dolls with her next door neighbor, Helen

23. Played Baseball

24. Ice Skated on Richmond Pond

25. Practiced Piano

26. In high school went to Hymn Sings to meet boys Favorite pastimes growing up:

27. Favorite Pastimes as an Adult: Playing the Piano

28. Singing in a ladies trio at 12 th Street Christian Reformed Church – 12 years

29. Sang in the Metropolitan Choir of Praise – 15 years

30. Taught Piano Lessons to children – 10 years

31. Kid's Club – 10 years

32. Oh, and...

33. Favorite Foods: Butter Pecan Ice Cream

34. Steak on the grill

35. Mom was a great cook! Sunday dinner was typically roast beef, mashed potatoes , green beans , carrots , and crescent rolls with honey.

36. We could smell it already in the garage when returning home from church.

37. Vacations: Traveled the USA

38. Big trip out West in a Motor Home, 1972

39. Trip to Europe, 1970

40. Loving and Playful Mother:

41. Their marriage ended, 1978

42. Attentive Grandmother:

43. Grandchildren Joshua Lee LeQuire, 11/28/1978

44. Justin Mark LeQuire, 03/29/1981

45. Jeremy James LeQuire, 05/05/1983

46. She put her grandson's through Westside Christian School