Alma Ruth McClure Bylsma
August 11, 1931 - August 22, 2017
Alma Ruth McClure Bylsma was born August 11, 1931 in Swan Creek Township, Michigan and died on August 22, 2017 of complications from Parkinson’s Disease. Alma grew up in Saint Charles, MI and attended Adelphian Academy in Holly. In 1952 she was granted a Diploma from the The Washington Sanitarium and Hospital School of Nursing, Takoma Park, Washington, D.C. and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education from Emmanuel Missionary College (now Andrews University) in 1955. Alma was an active member of the Holly SDA Church. As a nurse, and loving mother and wife, she spent her life caring for others and touched many. Alma has resided for the last three years at Young at Heart, where she received wonderful care, with assistance by Heart to Heart Hospice. She is survived by her husband Harold of 58 years, sons Wayne and Wesley, four nieces (Barbie Bylsma-Houghton, Beverly Bylsma-Shoemaker, Beatrix Johnson, and Julie McClure) and two nephews (Benjamin Bylsma and Brian McClure). Funeral service Thurs. Aug. 24th at 2:30 PM, Dryer Funeral Home, Holly, MI, preceded by visitation beginning at 1:00 PM. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Holly SDA Church (hollysdachurch.org) or the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. (pdf.org)www.dryerfuneralhomeholly.com
Alma Ruth McClure Bylsma was born August 11, 1931 in Swan Creek Township, Michigan and died on August 22, 2017 of complications from Parkinson’s Disease. Alma grew up in Saint Charles, MI and attended Adelphian Academy in Holly. In 1952... View Obituary & Service Information