Jean Bernice Voorhees Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jean Bernice Voorhees, 87, of Traverse City passed away Monday August 16, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. Jean was born on September 24, 1933 to the late Henry and Grace (Tuinstra) Boss in Martin, MI. After highschool, Jean was employed at Keebler in Grand Rapids. On March 25, 1955 she married the man of her dreams, the late Bert Voorhees, noted by both family and friends as “being that couple who never moved beyond being love birds.” Jean spent her working years as a teller at banks. Beginning with Old Kent in the Grand Rapids area, Empire National Bank after she and Bert moved to Traverse City and then eventually NBD. Jean was a long-time member of Faith Reformed Church. She loved bowling, traveling with her husband on wonderful adventures in the RV and journaled many experiences. She loved to be hospitable and never turned a friend away for a meal, she kept a tidy house and her green thumb provided bountiful flower and vegetable gardens for all to enjoy. Jean is survived and missed dearly by her children; Patti (Vinnie) Orsini of Baltimore, MD, Brian Voorhees of Lake Ann, Boyd Voorhees of Traverse City and Katie (Chuck) Fouchey of Interlochen. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren (with two baby boys on the way) and siblings Dale (Gloria) Boss, Ethel Vander Weide and Lois Wuis. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents and siblings Jay Boss and Shirley Hovinga. Visitation will take place on Saturday August 21, 2021 from 2-3pm at the Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home. A funeral service will take place at 3:00pm also at the funeral home. Those wishing an expression of sympathy may choose to consider contributions to Faith Reformed Church or Northern Star Assisted Living. The family would like to extend a special and sincere thank you to Bobbi and the staff of Northern Star Assisted Living and also to the staff of D5 at Munson Medical Center. Jean and her family are being cared for by the Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home.

Jean Bernice Voorhees

September 24, 1933 - August 16, 2021