Kooistra, Pauline 1924-2022

KOOISTRA, VANDE KROL, VAN DER WILT, DIELEMAN, CLAY, KIDMAN, SCHNELL, VAN WYK, HOEKSTRA, REDMAN, VAN ZEE, TEAGAN, BARBARA, BOGAARDS, CERVELLERA, REGAUD

Posted By: Volunteer Transcriber
Date: 6/3/2022 at 11:53:04

Pauline Kooistra
16 July 1924 - 14 May 2022

Pauline Vander Wilt, a daughter of Henry and Minnie (Vande Krol) Van Der Wilt was born on July 16, 1924, on a farm in Jasper County, Iowa, southeast of the town of Sully, Iowa. Pauline received her education by attending the Junction Country Grade School through the 8th grade. Upon graduation she worked at home helping her parents on the family farm, and also as a waitress at the Sully Cafe. On March 7, 1945, she was united in marriage with David Brand Kooistra at Oskaloosa, Iowa. To this union three children were born: Donna Lou, Verla Rae, and Merlin Dale. Following their marriage, Dave and Pauline farmed west of Sully, Iowa for 35 years. In 1977 they moved to Pella, Iowa into the home they had built. Pauline excelled in her role as a wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother. She enjoyed being a seamstress, crocheting, quilting, planting, and maintaining her flowers and garden. Pauline would then spend countless hours canning from her vegetables. Family and friends were always welcome to her table for a cup of coffee, a piece of pie and a dish of ice cream. She was well known for her abilities to cook, bake and was an exceptional hostess.

On January 14, 2004, David passed away at the age of 80. Pauline and David had been blessed with 59 years of marriage. Pauline was a strong independent woman and lived in her own home after the age of 90. Her son Merlin Dale Kooistra passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2019, at the age of 62. Pauline’s health declined and later she became a resident of the Cottages in Pella. She passed away suddenly on May 14, 2022, at the age of 97 years. Those left to celebrate her long life are her two children, eight grandchildren, 20 great- grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. They are:

Donna L. and Harlan Terlouw of Pella

Sharla and Bryan Dieleman of Pella

Brady and Alicia Dieleman

Brendon Dieleman

Sheila and Kenny Clay of Edmond, OK

Mikayla and Brandon Kidman

Xavier, Emmie

Kaelie Clay

Austin Schnell

Sharlene and Duane Van Wyk of Pella

Shaela, Dallas

Verla R. and Gregory Hoekstra of Pella

Shannon and Jeanna (Redman) Hoekstra of Crystal Lake, IL

Hayden, Evalyn

David and Jessica (Van Zee) Hoekstra of Pella

A.J., Teagan, Zylie

Sharilyne and Matthew Barbara of Pleasant Hill, IA

Rory, Emilia

(Merlin) Joy (Bogaards) Kooistra of Pella

Darren and Jodi (Van Zee) Kooistra

Myah, Jase, Reid

Darrell and Victoria (Cervellera) Kooistra

Kenneth, Katelyn, Kaleb

Pauline was the last surviving member of her original family. Pauline was preceded in death by her husband, David B. Kooistra, her son, Merlin Dale Kooistra, her parents, Henry and Minnie Van Der Wilt; her sister, Florence Renaud; her brother, Floyd Van Der Wilt, and a baby brother that died in infancy. Pauline accepted Christ at an early age and loved the Lord. She attended the Berean Baptist Church in Pella for many years. Pauline will be greatly missed by her family.

Private graveside services will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at the Oakwood Cemetery in Pella.

MEMORIALS

Memorials may be given to the Berean Baptist Church missionary fund.

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Events
MAY
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Visitation
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
12:00PM - 7:00PM
Van Dyk - Duven Funeral Home
615 West 1st Street
Pella, IA 50219 ~ The Van Dyk Duven Funeral Home, Pella, Iowa 14 May 2022.