Faber, Hiltje (Mrs. Hessel) 1885-1974

FABER, HERDER

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 1/16/2014 at 13:20:03

Sioux Center News of Jan 3, 1974
MRS. HESSEL FABER

Funeral services were held at the First Christian Reformed Church In Orange City December 29 for Mrs. Hessel Faber, 88, of Orange City, who died at the Heritage House In Orange City where she had resided the past four years.

Services were conducted by the Rev. John Helllnga and burial was In West Lawn Cemetery at Orange City. The former Hiltje Herder was born In The Netherlands May 14, 1885. She was married to Mr. Faber November 30, 1910, In The Netherlands. The couple came to the U. S. In 1915 and lived In Orange City all their married lives. They operated a book store In Orange City for many years, featuring mostly Holland books. He died June 15, 1956.

Survivors Include three sons, William and Arie, both of Orange City, and Peter of Chlno, Calif.: eight grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and a half-sister and a half-brother, both living In The Netherlands.