VanderKooi, Willem 1848-1934

VANDERKOOI, DEROOS

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 7/2/2014 at 20:52:18

Hull Index Nov 30, 1934

Grandfather Wm. Vander Kooi Pasted Away Saturday

Old Gentleman Wm. Vander Kooi who had been very active up until a few weeks ago, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. P. Visser, at Hull, last Saturday. He suffered much the last couple of days with some bladder trouble. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the home and from the First Reformed church, with Rev. Douwstra of Hull and Rev. Lubbers of Doon, officiating.

Mr. Vander Kooi was a kind and loving father, a friend of everyone, and a good Christian. He had been
an Elder in the church for twenty years and was its oldest member. He will be greatly missed by relatives
and friend alike. He was eighty six years and eight months old, and was the father of ten children, two dying in infancy. Mrs. Vander Kooi died twenty seven Year ago.

The surviving children are: Mrs. Visser, John, Ben and Mrs. G. Kuyper, of Hull; Mrs. D. Rypkema of George; Mrs. Al Koele of Hull; Nick of Springfield. South Dakota; and Wm. B. Vander Kooi of Doon. There
are also thirty four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

The Index join in extending sincere sympathy to the surviving members of the family.