Oordt, Gertrude (Mrs. Richard) 1912-1972

OORDT, DYKSTRA, PORTER

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke-volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:32

Source: Sioux County Capital (3-23-1972)

Born: February 12, 1912
Died: March 19, 1972

SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. RICHARD OORDT

Mrs. Richard Oordt, the former Elizabeth Dykstra, age 59 of Orange City, passed away at her home on March 19. She had been ill for about a year.

She was born February 12, 1912 at Le Mars, Iowa to Martin Dykstra and the former Gertrude Porter. She married Richard Oordt September 19, 1940. They came to Orange City area in 1952.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 22 at the Calvary Christian Reformed Church with Reverend Blankespoor officiating. Burial was in the West Lawn Cemetery under the direction of the Van Etten Funeral Home.

Gene Mulder was the soloist, the pallbearers were Steve Kroeze, Marion Vander Zwaag, Frank Vander Maaten, Marvin De Jong, Al Dekker and Larry De Groot.

Survivors include her husband, Richard, and two sons, Leeland of Le Mars and Stanley at home.