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Elnora Jane (Oudman) Mulder passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior on the morning of September 20, 2024. Elnora was born on March 22, 1935 to John and Nellie Oudman. On October 5, 1956 she married Donald Mulder at the McBain Baptist Church. They were married for 54 years.

Elnora was employed by the McBain Rural Agricultural School for over 35 Years working in the hot lunch program. She truly loved serving the staff and students, she could name each student even if most were called “George”. Faith was an important part of Elnora’s life. She would read her bible daily. She would also spend time in prayer for each family member whom she loved dearly. She was a charter member of Northland Community Church. Music was also a big part of her life, she loved to play the piano (only as she could!) for church and musical groups.

Elnora is survived her children; Sue (Don) Heuker and Doug (Lynn) Mulder, grandchildren; Jonathon (Jaime) Heuker (Averee and Braxton), Mindy (Brandon) Fewless (Andrew), Abbie Heuker (Sidney and Madelyn) Troy (Meagan) Heuker, Trent (Jana) Mulder (Dominik, Colton and Hudson), Shaun (Courtney) Mulder (Benjamin, Maxwell and Joseph), In-Laws; Judy Oudman, Harold “Butch” Mulder, Teresa Mulder, Nancy Vos, as well as many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Donald Mulder, brothers Alvin and Robert Oudman, and brother in-law Robert Mulder, parents’ in-law Rikus (Pat) and Lois Mulder.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at the Northland Community Church in McBain with Rev. Bruce Jewett officiating. Visitation will be Monday at the Burkholder Family Funeral Home in McBain from 4-7PM and one hour prior to service on Tuesday. A luncheon will take place at the church after the service. Burial will take place in the Mount View Cemetery in McBain. In lieu of flowers please consider a gift to Hospice of Michigan in honor of Elnora. The family is being served by the Burkholder Family Funeral Home of McBain. The online obituary can be seen at burkholderfunerals.com

The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to Hospice of Michigan for the kind and loving care given to Elnora over the last couple of years, Sharon, Tammy and Jen- we are forever grateful.