Carol Faye Helmholdt (Alberda), 83, formerly of Dorr, died Friday, Feb. 23.

Carol loved spending time with her family and being a Grammie. She had a heart of gold and enjoyed playing card games.

She is survived by her children, Denise (Mike) Feltenbarger, Deborah Force and friend Ken Essenburg, Douglas (Laurie) Helmholdt, Doreen Chrysler, Duane (Laurie) Helmholdt; daughter-in-law, Kris Helmholdt; 20 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; brother, Don Alberda; sister, Judy VanArsdal; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Marilyn Alberda, Curt Stavn, Helen Helmholdt; and many nieces and nephews.

Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin; son, Dennis; and great granddaughters, Sahana and Jocelyn.

The family will greet visitors from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Stroo Funeral Home, 1095 68th Street, SE, Grand Rapids; and on Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 10 to 11 am at Trinity URC. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb, 28,at Trinity United Reformed Church, 7350 Kalamazoo Ave., SE, Caledonia, with Rev. Jacob London, officiating. Interment will be in Dorr Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Carol may be made to Project Hope of NE Allegan Annette Jansen Ministry Center or to Hospice of West Michigan.