VanDenBrink, Evelyn 1922-1012

VANDENBRINK, VANGALEN, LOVERINK

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - Volunteer (email)
Date: 8/30/2012 at 08:09:07

Evelyn Van Den Brink September 25, 1922----- September 16, 2008
Service: September 22, 2008, Netherlands Reformed Church, Rock Valley, IA
Rock Valley, IA - Evelyn Van Den Brink, 85, formerly of Rock Rapids, IA died Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at Whispering Heights, Rock Valley. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Monday at Netherlands Reformed Church, Rock Valley. Burial will be at Valley View Cemetery, Rock Valley.
Evelyn Van Galen was born September 25, 1922 to Herman and Hattie (Loverink) Van Galen on a farm near Rock Valley, IA. She grew up on a farm near Inwood. As a young girl, Evelyn worked as a live in helper for various families to help with housekeeping and caring for the family. Evelyn was united in marriage to Henry Van Den Brink on September 25, 1944 in Lester, IA. Together they farmed in the Alvord/Lester areas until moving to a farm near Rock Rapids in 1970. In April, 2008, Evelyn and Henry moved to Whispering Heights (Valley Manor), Rock Valley. She was a member of the Netherlands Reformed Congregation. Evelyn was a friend to everyone and enjoyed special times with family.
Evelyn is survived by her husband, Henry of Rock Valley; sons: Robert (Jean) Van Den Brink of Sioux Falls, SD and Richard (Jolene) Van Den Brink of Rock Rapids; grandchildren: Brian (Hayley) Van Den Brink of Sioux Falls, Lisa (Trent) Boe of Harrisburg, SD, Michelle (Fred) Ymker of Sioux Falls, Joel (Melanie) Van Den Brink and Joni Van Den Brink all of Rock Valley; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Burgers of Hawarden, IA; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Margaret Van Holland.
Source: Porter Funeral Home, Rock Valley, IA.,obit.