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Maynard Elgersma (1923-2000)

ELGERSMA, ZONNEFELD, HORSTMAN, KLAVER

Posted By: jane austin (email)
Date: 9/28/2016 at 03:58:34

MAYNARD ELGERSMA 1923—2000

Maynard Elgersma, the son of John and Anna (Zonnefeld) Elgersma was born in the Sanborn area on October 19, 1923. He lived his youth near Sanborn where he attended country school.

On Dec. 1. 1954, he was united In marriage to Tena Elgersma at Sanborn. Following their marriage, they lived on a farm near Sanborn where the couple engaged in farming.

Maynard died at the Northwest Iowa Health Center at Sheldon on March 23, 2000 at the age of 76 years, five months and four days.

Maynard is survived by his wife of 45 years: Tena of Sanborn: four sons and their wives: Michael and Bonita of Archer, Dale and Julie of Prlmghar, John and Barb of Nevada, Iowa, and Jerry and (his girlfriend) Kassal Axdahl of Sanborn; six granddaughters: Karl, Kristin. Kendra, Klmberly, Ashley and Alyssa; two sisters: Elsie Horstman and Jean Klaver both of Sanborn, and a host of nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Ronald.

Maynard was a member of the Christian Reformed Church.

Some of Maynard's favorite activities were raising dogs, fishing, trapping, gardening, and having coffee with his buddies at the Standard. Maynard also loved spending time with his six grand­daughters.

Memorial services were held at the Christian Reformed Church on Monday, March 27 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Dale Fopma officiating. Casket bearers were: Brian Elgersma, Terry Van Dyke, Tim Klaver, Jerry W. Elgersma, Dan Van Veldhulzen.Arlin Elgersma, Stanley Elgersma, Steve Van Den Berg. Honor­ary bearers were: Jim Postma, Paul Fink, Earl Elgersma, Hank Steensma, Eugene Elgersma and Ed Donkersloot Special music was provided by Myssa and Kristin Elgersma and the Men's Quartet Congregational hymns were: "Great is Thy Faithfulness", "Lord The God of My Salvation", and "By the Sea of Crystal" Organist was Millie Kroesc. Ushers were: Kenny Elgersma, Eugene Elgersma, Earl Elgersma, and Gerald Elgersma. Burial was In Roseland Cemetery at Sanborn. The Sanborn Funeral Home was In charge of arrangements.

Sanborn (Iowa) Pioneer, Mar 30, 2000, p9


 

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