Jeri Schuurman

August 4, 1947 - April 25, 2013
Jeri Schuurman

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Jerilyn Ann Schuurman of Leland, North Carolina passed away unexpectantly, Thursday April 25, 2013.

Jeri was preceded in death by her husband, Darrel Schuurman. She is survived by her parents, Gerald and Bernice Smith of Carlton, Michigan; along with her children, Rodney Wickenheiser and wife, Kim, of Michigan; Bradley Wickenheiser of Tennessee; Bryan Wickenheiser and his wife Dana of Georgia; Andrea Piehl and her husband, Wade, of Michigan; step children Jodi White and her husband, Todd, of Michigan; and Chris Schuurman and his wife, Wendy all of Michigan. She has 12 wonderful grandchildren and her dog “Holly”.

Jeri, raised 4 beautiful children while living in Michigan and pursued a professional career. Later, she relocated to Leland, NC and completed her career at the North Carolina State Port Authority where she retired in February 2013. She was a proud member of the Theta Zeta Sorority and The Red Hats Society. She volunteered at her church, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and the community. She loved boating, golfing and making crafts with her grandkids. Jeri enjoyed long walks with her beloved dog “Holly”.
Jeri was an active member & volunteer of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wilmington.

A “Celebration of Life“ service will be held on Wednesday, May 1st at 11:00am at St. Pauls Lutheran Church with visitation to be held one hour prior to the service at 10:00am.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 12 N 6th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 or The American Diabetes Association, P.O. box 11454 Alexandria, VA 22312.

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  • April 29, 2013
    Bryan McIntyre says:
    My sincere condolences to Jeri's family. We worked together at Inclinix when she and Darrel first moved to Wilmington and went to dinner and a play at Thalian Hall with them. I was not aware of Darrel's passing but certainly recognized Jeri's pretty smile in today's Star News. She was a wonderful lady.

  • April 28, 2013
    Peggy and Bob Stine says:
    We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss her smiling face and her friendship. Prayers and comfort for your family.

  • April 29, 2013
    Cheryl Earles says:
    My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Jeri was such a special friend.

  • April 30, 2013
    Richard & Barbara Smith says:
    Andrea, Rodney, Brad and Bryan, how sorry we both are. Everyone knew her as a wonderful Mother, Daughter, Grandmother, Sister and friend. She was so giving and always ready with that dazzling smile. We will miss her and know her memory will be alive and well through all of you. Love, Uncle Dick and Aunt Barb

  • May 01, 2013
    mary jane and len smith says:
    we are shocked and saddened by Jeri's passing, but will remember all the good times we shared. our deepest sympaties and prayers to all her family.