Ackerman, Breiton Scott 2000-2005

ACKERMAN, DEJONG

Posted By: Mary Lou Verburg (email)
Date: 7/20/2014 at 13:43:41

Born: July 10, 2000 Orange City, Iowa
Died: May 22, 2005 Rural Alton, Iowa

Breiton Scott Ackerman, four year old son of Brad and Beth Ackerman of rural Alton, is presumed to have died Sunday, May 22 in a drowning accident in rural Alton.

A memorial service was Friday at 2 p.m. at Calvary Christian Reformed Church in Orange City with the Rev. David Heilman officiating.

Breiton was born July 10, 2000 in Orange City, the son of Brad and Beth (De Jong) Ackerman. He was raised in rural Alton and attended Orange City Headstart and Covenant Kids Preschool. He was a baptized member of Immanuel Christian Reformed Church in Orange City.

Breiton loved being outdoors with his dad and playing with his classmates and cousins. His favorite outdoor activities were riding a four-wheeler, fishing and camping. He enjoyed playing farm, especially with his toy horses. He was often referred to as "B" or "Daddy's Melon Head". His favorite shirt was his "monkey muscle shirt," which was a sleeveless T-shirt that matched one of his dad's shirt." He and his cousin Zachary shared a favorite saying, "He did it!"

Survivors include his parents; three sisters, Roslyn, Cassandra "Cassie" and Sara, all at home; grandparents, Dennis and Gloria Vander Plaats of Sioux Center and Glenn and Jacqueline De Jong of Alton; several great-grandparents; a great-great grandmother; and uncles, aunts, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Bud Ackerman Jr; and a cousin Allie Rae De Jong.

Memorials may be directed to Immanuel Christian Reformed Church special fund at any of the Orange City banks.

Source: Sioux Center News after May 22, 2005