Vander Meer, Alida (Mrs. Gerben) 1858-1939
VANDERMEER, DYKSTRA
Posted By: Paul Van Dyke-volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:35
Source: Alton Democrat (3-10-1939)
Born: October 5, 1858
Died: March 1, 1939MRS. VANDER MEER CALLED ON
Mrs. Gerben Vander Meer passed away at her home Wednesday, March 1. She had been in poor health for a number of years and suffered a stroke the Monday before she died.
Nee Alida Dykstra, Mrs. Vander Meer was born October 5, 1858 at Sexbierum, Friesland, in the Netherlands, and was married there on May 22, 1886 to Gerben Vander Meer. One child was born to the couple but died in infancy.
In 1896 the couple came to America and took up farming, later moving to town.
She was a member of the First Reformed Church. She had no immediate family here to mourn her passing except some nieces and nephews who faithfully did all that could be done during her illness.
Funeral services were held at her home, with Reverend H. Colenbrander officiating. Interment was at the local cemetery.
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