VanDeWeerd, Henry J. 1888-1963

VANDEWEERD, VONK, BONTHUIS

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 3/14/2013 at 16:52:34

Sioux Center News of Jan 10, 1963

Henry J. Van De Weerd, son of Henry Van De Weerd and Jennie Vonk, born September 28, 1888, Ede, Netherlands, passed away at the Bellwood hospital, Bellflower, Calif., as the result of a heart attack.

Mr. Van De Weerd is survived by his wife, Alice, and six children Janet Bartman of Bellflower, Mabel Schemper of Sheldon, Clarence of Alta, la., Lorraine Loffredo of La Puente, Calif., Chester of Rock Valley and Franklin of Hamahein.
He was preceded in death by three children, Albert, 20, and two infant children. Mr. Van De Weerd was the oldest of 13 brothers and sisters. He also leaves nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Mr. Van De Weerd married Alice Bonthuis January 12, 1015. Mr. Van De Weerd spent the greater part of his life in Rock Valley both as a farmer and barber.

Funeral services were held in he Rock Valley First Reformed church, January 1. Rev. Poppen officiated.