Van Eden, Clarence 1939-2007

VAN EDEN, GOEMAAT

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Date: 4/26/2008 at 19:42:07

Clarence Van Eden was born to Gysbert and Ella (Goemaat) Van Eden on January 2, 1939, at his parents country home on the original Goemaat homestead, south of Pella.

He attended Pleasant Grove Country School and Pella High School. In 1955 he started working at Pella Rolscreen and retired from what is now known as Pella Corporation as a painter in 1990.

Speed passed away at the Pella Regional Health Center on the morning of February 11, 2007, at the age of sixty-eight years.

He enjoyed collecting antiques; tractors and Griswald, listening to country music, and visiting with people. He never knew a stranger. He was well known for his laugh.

Speed is survived by his loving companion, Magdeline Van Weelden; his beloved pet, Molly; several cousins and their wives; Magdeline's children and their spouses, her grandchildren and their spouses and her great- grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Speed will be missed by his loved ones and his many friends.

The Pella Chronicle, March 5, 2007