Mrs. Pearl Scholtens, Age 67 of Grant, Michigan died Thursday, February 24, 2010 in Grand Rapids. She was born Pearl DeVries in McBain, Michigan the daughter of Jennie (Ellens) and Peter DeVries on November 20, 1942. She married Simon Scholtens on August 30, 1968 in McBain, Michigan. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse for Kelly Services until her retirement. She was a member of Grant Christian Reformed Church. She is survived by her husband Simon (Sam) Scholtens of Grant, her children Daryl & Amy Scholtens of Grant, Debra & Jeff Mersman of Grand Rapids, Stephen & Shannon Scholtens of Cedar Springs, Craig & Kori Scholtens of Zeeland, Jennie & Kris Keegstra of Allendale, 13 grandchildren, her sisters Sena & Ken VanderHeide, Angie & Sherm Postma, Sylvia DeVries, Jane Klumpenhouwer, sisters in law Carolyn DeVries, Alice & Jim Bandstra, brother in law Harry & Connie Scholtens. She was preceded in death by her brothers Harold DeVries, Stephen DeVries, brother in law John Klumpenhouwer. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM from the Grant Christian Reformed Church on Saturday, February 27, 2010 with Pastor Lucas Rodenhouse officiating. Interment in Hillside Cemetery. Visitation will be held 2‑4 & 7‑9 PM Friday at Grant Christian Reformed Church. For memorials please consider either Grant Christian School Tuition Assistance Fund or MOSES Inc., 1380 Spaulding Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546.

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