Bette Saxsma

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.

Visitation Thursday, January 21, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at New Life Christian Reformed Church, 3010 Ridge Rd., Highland, IN with services conducted by Rev. Bill Sytsma. (The service will be live-streamed at: https://www.youtube.com/user/NewLifeCRCHighland) . Private Interment at Hope Cemetery – Highland, IN.  Memorial contributions may be given to Highland Christian School.  For further information please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH.com .