Vermeer, Heintje Mrs. Evert 1853-1931

VERMEER, SNELLER

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 12/14/2011 at 07:09:06

Mrs. E. Vermeer, 77, Passed away Friday
October 13, 1853---- Sept. 25, 1931
Mrs. Vermeer. was born in Elburg, Netherland on October 13, 1853.
Her maiden name was Heintje Sneller. She came to America with her parents at the age of twelve. They lived in Alto, Wis. for five years and in 1871 moved to Sioux County. She married Evert Verrneer on May 4, 1877 by Dr. Bolks, and they, Mr and Mrs. E. Vermeer, settled on a farm near Alton. Seven years later they moved to the farm south-east of Sioux Center which is known as the Vermeer homestead.
They lived on this farm for thirty years and then retired to Sioux Center.
Mr. and Mrs. Vermeer had twelve children in their fifty-four years of married life. Two of the children have gone beyond, Evert died as a baby in 1877, and Edward died early this summer at the age of thirty-seven. Those remaining to mourn the departed mother and wife are: her hus
band, and the children, Mrs. P. Schut, Richard, Jake, Dr. Gerrit, Peter, Mrs. H. De Boer, Mrs. A. Muilenburg, Mrs. H. Ramaker, Mrs. H. Mol and Mrs. A. Ramaker. There are also fifty grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. J. De Zeeuw.
Mrs. Vermeer was always an active church worker and a devoted housewife. She died on at the age of 77 years, 11 months and 12 days. Rev. Lubbers from Doon spoke at the house and also aided in the funeral services at the church, Rev. Brunsting conducted the church services.
Source: Sioux Center News of Oct 1, 1931