Smit, Maria (Mrs. Thomas) 1864-1950

SMIT, STANDER

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke-Volunteer
Date: 6/18/2014 at 08:21:36

Source: Sioux Center News (9-21-1950)

Born: 1864
Died: 1950

Mrs. Thomas Smit, 86, nee Maria Stander passed away Friday morning, September 15 following a heart attack. Death occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Bouman at Rock Rapids. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at the First Christian Reformed Church of Sioux Center, with Rev. William Bajema of Orange City officiating. Interment was made in the Sioux Center Cemetery where her husband lies buried.

The departed was the mother of 14 children, 11 of whom survive, they are: Jennie-Mrs. Chas. Orns of Delton, Michigan; Anna-Mrs. Walter Bouman of Orange City; Nellie-Mrs. Richard Reusink of Sioux Center; Dick of George, Iowa; Leentje- Mrs. Nick Heida of Raymond, Minnesota; Coba-Mrs. Jno. Bouman of Rock Rapids; Lena- Mrs. Gt. Baker of Bellflower, California; John of Hull; Cornelia-Mrs. Jno. Dykhuizen of Fair Oaks, Indiana; Jeanette-Mrs. C. Van Tilburg and Leonard both of Rock Rapids.

Preceding her in death are her husband who died in 1940 and a son Peter, 40, who died in that year. Two sons died in infancy. One brother, Jacob Stander of Orange City died several years ago as also a sister in The Netherlands.

There are 56 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren. Survivors also are 2 sisters living in The Netherlands. Mr. and Mrs. Smit lived in this vicinity for many years and since his death Mrs. Smit divided her time living with her children