Becky J. Bultema

Becky J. Bultema, nee Bandstra, age 64, of Lowell, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 22, 2025, while surrounded by her loving family.  Beloved wife of William Bultema.  Loving mother of Jill (Chad) VanTholen, Joel (Nichole) Bultema, Paul (Rachel) Bultema, and Cassandra Bultema. Cherished Nana of Brock, Troy, Boden, Reagan, Madison, Ava, Dylan and Sydney.  Dear sister of James (Phyllis) Bandstra, Cheryl Bandstra, Sandra Reitsma, the late Daniel (former spouse Christina Krider) Bandstra and step-siblings Terrence, David, and Michael Woodnorth.  Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Clarence Bandstra, Grace Bandstra Woodnorth and stepfather Paul Woodnorth.  Becky was loved by her family, and many friends, and will be dearly missed.

Becky’s greatest joy in life was her family, especially her grandchildren. Her family will miss her spontaneous adventures, the laughs she brought them and her silly sense of humor. Her hands were rarely still. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, camping and was a talented woodworker. Her back porch was her oasis – a place where she enjoyed a cup of coffee with family and friends and enjoying God’s beautiful creation. Becky was a woman of unwavering faith. She let her love for Jesus shine through out her leukemia journey. She held fast to the passage from Joshua 1:9 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you everywhere you go”.

Visitation Tuesday, May 27, 2025 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN.  A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. at Redeemer United Reformed Church – 10681 Park Place, St. John, IN, with services conducted by Rev. Steven Swets.  A private family burial service will take place on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. at Oak Ridge Cemetery – Lansing, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Mid American Reformed Seminary ( https://www.midamerica.edu/ ).

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