Ruth Elaine Hesselink

Ruth Elaine Hesselink of Grand Rapids, Michigan, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Ruth was born in Newago County, Michigan in 1933 to the late Clifford and Rachel [Norquist] Crispin.

Along with her parents, She is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Herbert H. Hesselink who died in 2008 as well as by her sisters Colleen Abrahams and Kathryn VanKoevering.

Ruth is survived by her children: David (Laurie) Hesselink, Daniel Hesselink, Timothy (Barbara) Hesselink, grandchildren Rachel (James), Matthew (Bri), Rebecca, Sarah and Nathan (Ally) and great grandchildren Florence and Juniper as well as by her brother Larry Crispin, sister Elouise Hubbell and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the North End Chapel, formerly Riverside Christian Reformed Church, (604 Comstock Blvd. NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505) with Pastor Ben Browneye officiating. Visitation will take place prior to the service beginning at 10:00 AM.

Ruth will be laid to rest next to Herbert in Fairplains Cemetery in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to North End Chapel Memorial Fund or to Faith Hospice would be appreciated.

Celebrate Ruth’s life by sharing a favorite memory or photo on her dedicated memory page at heritagelifestory.com