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Over sixty years ago, this devoted couple left their home in the Netherlands and began a new chapter in the United States. Andy and Joyce Krommendyk were married before their journey; they came with hope, faith, and family connections that led them to West Michigan, a place where they would raise children, build a life, and grow deep roots. …

When you walk into John and Judy’s apartment at Royal Atrium Inn, you’re not just stepping into a home; you’re stepping into a living scrapbook of a lifetime built from hard work, faith, and deep love. The shelves are lined with mementos from their life in the Netherlands and decades spent raising a family in America. Their story is one of resilience, dedication, and the quiet strength that carries two people across continents and through 65 years of marriage. …

Harriet Boerman has called Royal Atrium Inn her home for over eleven years. After experiencing a stroke, she and her husband decided to move into the community together. They first shared a large, one-bedroom apartment before Harriet eventually moved into her current room. …

Today, Phyllis lives at Royal Atrium Inn, which she considers her final and forever home. “I knew this place was for me the moment I walked in. I feel safe. I feel at home. The people, both staff and residents, are so friendly and welcoming. It reminds me a little of the Navy again, having our own rooms and that shared sense of purpose.”…