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Dolores T. Warnshuis Click for Condolences      Printable Version
1928 - 2010

Dolores T. WarnshuisDolores T. Warnshuis passed away at her home in Greenville on September 16, 2010.

She was born in Chicago IL on June 20 1928 the daughter of Arthur G. and Effie Hansen Thomas. Dolores married Paul R. Warnshuis on September 10, 1949 and was a graduate of Hope College receiving her Bachelor of Arts Degree and a graduate of MSU with her Masters Degree. She taught for many years in Greenville Public Schools retiring in 1988. She served her community with her service on the Greenville City Council, Greenville Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Flat River Community Library Board and as a member of the Friends of the Library. She was a member of Fountain Street Church Grand Rapids.

She is survived by her husband Paul, son Mark (Cindy) Warnshuis of Greenville, grandchildren; Katherine (Bruce) Aittama and Jessica (fiancé Jamey Messer) Warnshuis all of Greenville, Thomas (Carly) Warnshuis of Caledonia, great grandchildren, Aubrey Warnshuis and Addison Aittama, her siblings, Gordon E. (Jeananne) Thomas of Kalamazoo, Gayle S. Thomas of Normal IL, Shirley (Cornelius) Hegewald and Barbara Cooper both of Grand Rapids, Arthur Russell Thomas of Lake Forest IL, Special friend Dawn Wyckoff of Greenville, sister-in-law, Mary Lynn Flint Patterson (Harry) of Ionia and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her son David T. Warnshuis in 2008 and also her sister Lois and brother Don.

Memorial services will be 1 PM Thursday September 30,2010 at First Congregational Church, Greenville. Visitation will be held at Hurst Funeral Home on Wednesday September 29 from 6 to 8 PM. Memorial contributions may be given to the Education Foundation of Greenville OUR 3 Capital Campaign in care of Greenville Area Community Foundation.


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There are currently 35 condolences.


Cheryl (Pixley) Johnson
Tuesday July 26, 2011 at 1:41 AM

My most sincere condolences to Mrs Warnshuis family! I had here as a homeroom teacher in 8th grade, and she was so nice and sweet! I still laugh when I remember being late to school, she and the class would yell out the window, 'Hurry up! Your late'! : ) She never punished me for being late either! Rest in Peace Mrs Warnshuis!
 
Teri Comstock
Monday October 4, 2010 at 4:13 PM

May God give you strengh through this tough time.
 
Marion Foster
Friday October 1, 2010 at 8:33 AM

For the Warnshuis family, please except my deepest condolences!
 
Marv & Izetta Avery
Friday October 1, 2010 at 2:34 AM

Our condolences to the entire Warnshuis family. Dolores will certaily be missed by all, but she leaves behind so many wonderful memories. Thank you, Thomas Warhshuis, for your very moving tribute!
 
Paula Haist Narva
Thursday September 30, 2010 at 9:58 AM

Dear Paul, Mark, Cindy, Jessica, Katie and families.... I am thinking about you all today. So sorry to hear about your loss. Delores was always very kind to me. I taught with her only one year, as she retired after my first year of teaching. I vividly remember her giving me tons of supplies as she cleaned out her cupboards. I used them for years afterward. I always enjoyed coming to the house for her annual fondue party! We had a lot of laughs and always enjoyed the cheese recipe. I enjoyed having Katie and Jessica in choir and for voice lessons and remember Delores at every concert. I'm so glad that she was able to hold those great-grandbabies. Delores was a wonderful mentor to young teachers and a good friend. We will be praying for you all in this difficult time.
 
Chris Varney( Dolores hair stylist)
Wednesday September 29, 2010 at 5:27 PM

it was a blessing in my life to have known such a wonderful person I really looked forward to seeing Dolores for her 4 week hair appointment. She would have the most interesting things to talk about. She will be sadly missed as a friend.God Bless
 
Marcia Jeffrey Ritzenhein
Wednesday September 29, 2010 at 12:57 PM

Dear Warnshuis Family: I cleaned for Mr. and Mrs. Warnshuis in the early 1980s. Mrs. Warnshuis was my eighth grade English teacher and she asked if I would be interested in cleaning for her. I learned a great deal from Mrs. Warnshuis. She was a very bright and classy lady. I will keep all of you in my prayers and will always be grateful for the many things I learned from Mrs. Warnshuis.
 
Steve & Jan Aubry
Tuesday September 28, 2010 at 1:06 PM

Dear Mark, Cindy & family. So sorry we will not be able to attend the service but our thoughts & prayers are with you.
 
Pamela Long
Tuesday September 28, 2010 at 7:25 AM

Hello, My name is Pamela. I just wanted to take this time to send my condolences to the family. I too have lost a loved one in my lifetime. Did you know that the bible makes it clear that God did not originally intend for humans to die? (Gen 1:28) The bible also tells us that God has the power to bring the dead back to life and that he will do just that!! Isaiah 26: 19 states, Your dead ones will live... They will rise up". Jesus further reminds us at John 5: 28, 29 " Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out." If you would like to find out more about God and his promise of the resurrection, please contact me at my email address comfortfrmthebible@hotmail.com
 
Thomas Warnshuis
Monday September 27, 2010 at 7:06 PM

My Grandma was the strongest person I knew. She was diagnosed with her illness in the summer of 2009. She was not supposed to make it to Christmas. Shortly after she was diagnosed, my wife and I found out we were pregnant. A few months later, my cousin and her husband found out they were pregnant. My Grandma not only celebrated Christmas, but got to hold her two great-granddaughters in the spring and summer of 2010. My Grandma was the smartest person I knew. She had a lifetime passion for learning and teaching. She was well spoken and well traveled. She loved to travel and she and my Grandpa saw things around the world that most could only dream about. She was always there for advice when I needed it. She was calming, logical and loving. My Grandma was the wisest person I knew. She taught me how to look forward in life and not look back. She wrote me a note a month before she passed and said "regrets are a wasted emotion and do us harm if we allow them to take over our lives. Regrets come from things of the past which are now out of our control." She loved her family and she loved her community. She and my Grandpa set an example to those around them of a loving and healthy relationship as they recently celebrated 61 years of marriage. I know she is at peace and that Heaven is certainly a smarter place with her there. She will forever be loved by her family and forever appreciated by the community she served with pride.
 
Kimberly Moore-Smith
Thursday September 23, 2010 at 7:23 PM

Mr. Warnshuis, I attended church with your family many years ago and will always remember how much you and your wife helped our youth group (UMYF). You both were such caring, generous and gentle spirits...you were examples of what we aspired to be. Your heart must feel such a great loss after just celebrating 61 years of marriage, but I pray your memories and the love you shared will help keep you strong. She and David are reunited once again. God Bless you and your family.
 
Davve Smith
Wednesday September 22, 2010 at 8:28 PM

I first met Dolores when the fifth-grade was transferred to the middle school. As a fellow teacher, I soon learned that she was so kind and considerate of others. Dolores wanted the best for her students! A very classy lady, too. After working with her at GMS for nine years, I was transferred back to Walnut Hills. Imagine my surprise, when I saw her walking down the hall one day! Dolores and I continued to keep in touch as she volunteered in our building, working with younger students to teach them skills, necessary to succeed later in life. Dolores was a very special lady. She will be missed!
 
Karl and Sue Frederiksen
Tuesday September 21, 2010 at 9:04 AM

Thinking of you. Kacie always enjoyed her visits with Paul and Dolores.
 
Pamela Jorgensen Nichols
Monday September 20, 2010 at 8:51 PM

Mrs. Warnshuis was a role model for me. I taught eighth grade English for many years and she was my example of a classy, caring, and knowledgeable teacher. My thoughts are with the family. This is a great loss. Pam
 
Peter and Ronnie Haines (and family)
Monday September 20, 2010 at 2:13 PM

This is indeed life to celebrate, and neighbors who cannot possibly know how much they are loved.
 
kay and bill young
Monday September 20, 2010 at 7:42 AM

Paul and family Thinking of you.
 
enid dover
Sunday September 19, 2010 at 9:36 PM

Jim and Enid hold fond memories of Delores and the wonderful Rotary Mother she was to our son Ian. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
 
Donna Reinke
Sunday September 19, 2010 at 7:31 PM

One of my favorite teachers, ever. I still think of her kindness and wonderful ability to teach after 30+ years. I'm sure that the family has many great memories to bring them comfort as well. Continue to celebrate her life.
 
Heidi Drake Anonick
Sunday September 19, 2010 at 3:50 PM

I am so sorry for all of her family. I will always remember Mrs. Warnshuis as a wonderful, kind teacher and a grand lady...just a beautiful woman. Sincerely, Heidi
 
Jerry Jones
Sunday September 19, 2010 at 7:18 AM

My most sincere sympathy to each of you in the passing of this grand woman. She touched so many with her wisdom and passion for knowledge. I am honored to be counted among them. May her goodness continue to live long and boldly in all of us who loved her. Jerry Jones
 
Laurie & Greg Coville
Saturday September 18, 2010 at 8:10 PM

Paul, So sorry for your loss. I looked forward to Thursday's because Dolores was someone I admired and looked up to. I valued her advise and wise input. I'm very thankful to have been a part of her life and work for you both.
 
The Dovers, Australia
Saturday September 18, 2010 at 6:34 PM

To the Warnshuis family. Dolores touched the hearts of her exchange student families all over the world. It's been such a pleasure and an honour to know her and we'll miss her greatly - her kindly chats, her insightful comments and her genuine interest. Our thoughts are with you all.
 
Rae Dewberry
Saturday September 18, 2010 at 12:15 PM

I am so very sorry for your loss.Delores was a good friend and a woman I admired a great deal. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
 
Roxanne Griffith
Friday September 17, 2010 at 7:39 PM

Paul and family. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Dolores was a sweet person and a great lady. She and I did our workouts together and had many talks. My deepest sympathy to all for your loss.
 
Bob&Aggie Rivett
Friday September 17, 2010 at 6:37 PM

Our sincerest condolences to Paul and family. The world is a better place as a result of your accomplishments.
 
Glenn and Penny Dora
Friday September 17, 2010 at 5:54 PM

To our very dear Rotary friend Paul and the Warnshuis family, our hearts break for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Paul and Dolores were one of the most loving couples we have had the pleasure to know.
 
Greenville Area Community Foundation
Friday September 17, 2010 at 2:52 PM

We are honored that the Education Foundation of Greenville's (EFG) endowment funds (OUR3) have been selected as an appropriate memorial in honor of Dolores. Through the efforts of EFG and their endowment funds, the youth of Greenville will forever receive support to ensure a quality education. Dolores was a wonderful teacher of many and this is an wonderful tribute to that passion.
 
Alison & Carl Barberi
Friday September 17, 2010 at 2:46 PM

Dear Warnshuis Family, Our deepest condolences to you all on the loss of Dolores. She certainly set the standard high with her excellence in teaching, mentoring and in giving back to the community in so many ways. We both admire her very much. We trust your memories will warm your hearts for years to come.
 
Keith and Jean Hudson
Friday September 17, 2010 at 12:13 PM

Our condolences to Paul and his family. Dolores was a wonderful person. We are sorry for your loss.
 
Deanna Kent Whitehead
Friday September 17, 2010 at 11:59 AM

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. She was a great teacher and will be missed Deanna Kent Whitehead
 
Steve Flint
Friday September 17, 2010 at 10:50 AM

Dear Uncle Paul, Mark, Cindy and family. I am sorry for your loss of Aunt Dolores. I have many fond memories of our family times together.
 
Charlotte Lothian
Friday September 17, 2010 at 8:57 AM

My sympathy to Paul and family. Dolores was a wonderful friend and mentor. Her quiet humor and sense of what was important will be her lasting legacy.
 
Michelle Nitengale
Friday September 17, 2010 at 6:52 AM

My condolences to your family. Dolores and I were on the ZBA together and she was a sweet lady with a sharp mind willing to serve her community. I will remember that about her.
 
Ann Kezerle Warnshuis
Thursday September 16, 2010 at 6:23 PM

I am so sorry for your loss. Dolores was a great lady.
 
Leslie Anne Wood
Thursday September 16, 2010 at 4:03 PM

Paul and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
 







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