Hamstra, John 1875-1967

HAMSTRA, KOSTER

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke--Volunteer
Date: 3/11/2017 at 21:31:27

Source: Sioux Center News (5-25-1967)

Born: June 21, 1875
Died: May 17, 1967

FUNERAL SERVICES HELD MONDAY FOR JOHN HAMSTRA

Funeral services for John Hamstra,91, a resident of Sioux Center for approximately 40 years were held at the First Christian Reformed Church here at 1:30 P.M. Monday.

He died at the Sioux Center Community Hospital May 17 following an illness of several weeks duration.

Services were conducted by the Reverend Richard DeRidder and burial was made in the Sioux Center Community Cemetery under the direction of the Co-operative Funeral Services.

Mr. Hamstra was born in The Netherlands June 21, 1875, and grew to manhood in Holland. He moved to the Rock Valley area in 1920 and later lived at Fairview, South Dakota and in Ireton community before settling in Sioux Center.

Following the death of his first wife in 1933 he was married to Alice Koster of Sioux Center February 23, 1934.

Survivors besides his widow include two sons, William of Merrill and Clarence of Norwalk, California; a sister in the Netherlands, nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.