Daniel B. Van Houten, 1904-1962

VAN HOUTEN

Posted By: Clay County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 8/30/2006 at 16:49:19

Dan Van Houten Services Held

Funeral services were conducted for Dan Van Houten last week Tuesday, May 29, 1962, 10 o'clock a.m. from the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Everly, with Father Kirschbaum officiating.

Pallbearers were: six cousins, Lester Le Clair, Frances Le Clair, Alfred Le Clair, Larry Le Clair, John Le Clair and Richard Le Clair. Honorary pallbearers were: Paul Williams, Clifford Dehrkoop, Dale Long, Gerald Mayou, Raymond Mayou and Frances Mayou. These relatives spent many hours with their Uncle Dan during his long illness and suffering the past two years.

Interment was made in Lone Tree Cemetery near Everly.

OBITUARY

Daniel B. Van Houten was born, April 4, 1904, at Homer, Nebraska and departed this life, May 24, 1962. He came to Everly, Iowa in 1924 and worked on various farms. He was married to Mrs. Eva Van Houten, November 29, 1929. They lived on a farm near Everly for a number of years and regardless of his failing health, Mr. Van Houten was active in farming the past eleven years and retired in 1962, just a few months prior to his death.

He became seriously ill with cancer, and January 29, he was confined to the Spencer Municipal Hospital where he was a patient at the time of his death.

Although he suffered greatly, he was very patient and always glad to see his relatives and friends. Dan was faithfully cared for, but to no avail. He will be greatly missed. He leaves his loving memory to his wife, Eva; three sons, Ronald of Linn Grove, Leland at home near Everly and Major Philip Van Houten of London, England; one daughter, (Loretta) Mrs. Gerald Kepler of Estherville and eight grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Barney, unknown; Harry, who has made his home with the family for thirty-three years; one sister, Mrs. Jessie Bellvile of Parris, California; three half brothers, George Van Houten and Clifford Van Houten of Spencer and Frank Van Houten of Bloomfield, Nebraska; and one half sister, Alice of Sioux City, also a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son Louis Van Houten, who passed away September 29, 1952.

The following poem is published in memory of the deceased:

What Was His Life?

Not-How did he die?
But-How did he live?
Not-What did he gain
But-What did he give?
These are the units
To measure the worth
Of a man, as a man
Regardless of birth
Not-What was his station?
But-Had he a heart?
And-How did he play
His God-given part?
Was he ever ready
With a word of good cheer,
To bring back a smile,
To banish a tear?
Not-What was his church?
Not-What was his creed?
But-Had he befriended
Those really in need?
Not-What did the sketch
In the newspaper say?
But-How many were sorry
When he passed away?

Relatives from a distance who attended the funeral were: Major Philip Van Houten of London, England; Mrs. Sadie Fields and daughter, Wilma, Mrs. Norma Warren and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Philips, all of Wymore, Nebraska; Mr. Frank Van Houten, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Van Houten of Bloomfield, Nebraska; Mrs. Illa Ketterman of South Sioux City, Nebraska; Mrs. Wm. Matkews, Mrs. Gladys Nieman of Winnebago, Nebraska; Mrs. Beverly Harris of Sioux City; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Menth of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Mr. and Mrs. Elso Veehhuis of Slayton, Minnesota; Mr. and Mrs. Keith Kepler of Slayton, Minnesota; Mr. and Mrs. Dellas Kepler of Estherville, Iowa; Mr. George Le Clair, Mr. and Mrs. John Le Clair, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Le Clair, Mr. Alfred Le Clair, Mr. Frances Le Clair, Mr. Richard Le Clair, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mayou, all of Rosholt, South Dakota; Mr. Francis Mayou, Mrs. Lois Stelton of Whapeton, North Dakota; Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Mayhew, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Mayhew of Alexandria, South Dakota; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Le Clair of Currie, Minnesota; Mrs. Don Hon Komp of Sheldon; Mr. and Mrs. Lester Le Clair of Sibley, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. George Strang of Everton, Missouri; Mr. and Mrs. John Rolfs; Mrs. Francis Rolfes, Mrs. Mildred Quirk, Mr. Oswald Kout, all of New Hampton, Iowa; Mr and Mrs. Leo Rolfes of Dysart, Iowa; S Sgt. Walter J. Mayou and wife of San Antonio, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fahey of Fairmont, Minnesota; Mr. and Mrs. Leon Clark of Windom, Minnesota; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gentry of Spirit Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Mayou of Lake Park; Mr. and Mrs. George Mayou of Montgomery, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Dale Long of Arnolds Park, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Verlyn Jipson of Moneta, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Mayou of Hartley; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Williams of Spencer; George Van Houten, Clifford Van Houten, Mrs. Margarette Marousek and sons also of Spencer, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Van Houten, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Halvorsen, Mr. and Mrs. Bubby Bertness, Mr. and Mrs. A.T. Zimmers all of Sioux Rapids, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Jensen of Superior, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Van Houten, Mrs. Neola Strang and Mary Lou, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stephansen, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mayou and Mrs. Dutch Brower all of Spencer, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Pearly Morrow, Mrs. Melinda Finnegan, Mrs. Beulah Ramsey and Mrs. Rose Metty of Royal; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Metty of Aurelia, Iowa; Mr. Chas. Ryno and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Le Clair and family of Royal, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bovey and Mr. and Mrs. John Westphalen of Spencer, Iowa and Mr. and Mrs. Bud Zimmers of Milford, Iowa.

Source: Everly News, Everly, Clay County, Iowa, June 7, 1962.