Keizer, Grace (Mrs. William) 1924-2009

KEIZER, NIEMEYER, VAN GROOTHEEST

Posted By: Mary Lou Verburg (email)
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:37

Grace Niemeyer was born April 1 1924 to Walter and Hendrika (Van Grootheest) Niemeyer near Montpelier, N.D. Grace was united in marriage to William "Bill" Keizer on August 26, 1948 near Doon, IA. She was a homemaker and helped Bill on the farm northwest of Hull, IA, always busy with her chickens, cows, and calves. After retiring in 1985, Grace and Bill moved to Doon, and Grace worked for the Foster Grandparent Program of River Valley for 18 years. She was very active in the various women's organizations at First Reformed Church including adult choir. Grace enjoyed the fellowship she had with her neighbors and friends in the 3-G Club. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, Wheel of Fortune, word find puzzles and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her much joy in life.
Grace died Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at Whispering Heights, Rock Valley, Iowa. She was 85 years of age.
Grace is survived by her husband, Bill; daughter Harriet Green of Boyden, IA; 2 sons; Jerry (Angie) Keizer of Hull, IA. and Henry (Susan) Keizer of Plankinton, S.D.; 7 grandchildren; Shelia Green and her fiance`, Brad Stiles of Iowa City, IA, Shelly Green and her special friend, Daren Streett of Cary, NC, Sue (Jim) Goebel of Sioux Falls, SD. Kara (Chris) Van Meeteren of Hull, IA, Paul (April) Keizer of Sioux Falls, SD, Jeremy Keizer and his special friend, Stephanie Webber of Brandon, SD. and Sterling Keizer of Plankinton, SD.; 6 great-grandchildren; Kaylee, Whitney, Jace, Stella, Avery and Gabriel; 1 brother, Henry (Shirley) Niemeyer of George, IA; 1 sister, Theo (Dick) Keizer of Doon, IA and Jim Keizer of Doon, 2 sisters-in-law; Helene Niemeyer of Doon, and Fenna Winter of Sioux Center, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son-inlaw, Jerry Green; brother; Bill (Hester) Niemeyer and Gerrit Niemeyer; brother-in-law, Fritz Winter; sister-in-law Pat Keizer.

Source: Obituary card August 11, 2009