Gaalswyk, Bertha, Mrs. Arie - 1895-1988

GAALSWYK, VELDOORN

Posted By: Linda Vander Linden - Volunteer (email)
Date: 8/29/2010 at 10:07:29

Bertha Gaalswyk, 93, Rock Valley, died Thursday, August 18, 1988 at Valley Manor Nursing Home.

Bertha Veldoorn was born February 18, 1895 in Sioux County near Rock Valley and attended school near there.

She married Arie Gaalswyk December 12, 1913 in Canada.

The couple moved into Rock Valley in 1915 and to a farm near town in 1919. They retired in 1952 and moved back into Rock Valley. Her husband died April 18, 1980.

She became a reside of the nursing home in October 1983. She was a member of the First Reformed Church.

Survivors include three sons: Joe and Alvin, both of Rock Valley; and Tom of Alvord, Iowa; two daughters: Mary Kuyser, Inwood, Iowa; and Mrs. Elmer (Elsie) Kooima, Rock Valley: 20 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.

Services were held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, August 20 in the First Reformed Church. Burial was in Valley View Cemetery.

Visitation was held at the Porter Funeral Home.

Source: Rock Valley Bee, August 24, 1988