Smits, Gerdena (Mrs, John) 1881-1950

SMITS, MEYLINK

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke-Volunteer
Date: 8/30/2014 at 22:53:25

Source: Sioux Center News (3-2-1950)

Born: March 21, 1881
Died: February 24, 1950

Mrs. John Smits, nee Gerdena Meylink died February 24th, 1950, at her home at Maurice at the age of 68 years and 11 months.

She was born on a farm near Maurice, March 21, 1881 and spent all her life in that vicinity. On June 8th she was married to John Smits who preceded her in death on March 17, 1949. Nine children were born to them, namely Jennie, Mrs. Walter Schreur, Theodore, Dick, Susan (Mrs. William Jongbloed), William, Esther, Johanna (Mrs. John Rulsch), Elsie (Mrs. Ivan Medsker) and Marvin. Two stepchildren, Arie and Dora (Mrs. Dick Haarsma), are children of the late John Smits’ first marriage. There are 32 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.