Vaan Drager, Grace (Miss) 1905-1965

VAANDRAGER, DEHOUGH

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

Source: Alton Democrat (11-11-1965)

Born: April 28, 1905
Died: October 29, 1965

LAST RITES FOR TEACHER NOVEMBER 1ST

Funeral services for Grace Vaan Drager, 60, teacher for the past 11 years in the Hospers Public School, were held November 1st at the Sheldon Christian Reformed Church, with Reverend C. Veenstra officiating. Interment was at Boyden Cemetery,

Miss Vaan Drager, daughter of Klaas and Everdina (DeHoogh) Vaan Drager was born in Grant Township, Sioux County, April 28, 1905. She had been a school teacher for almost 38 years.

Three brothers and one sister survive: Gerrit and Cornelius of Sheldon, Clarence, Bellflower, California and Mrs. Dick (Jennie) Zylstra of Ocheyedan.