Van Rooyen, Jeanette (Mrs. William) 1910-1962

VANROOYEN, DEGRAAF

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

Source: Alton Democrat (2-22-1962)

Born: October 4, 1910
Died: February 14, 1962

MANY HERE FOR MRS. VAN ROOYEN RITES SATURDAY

Funeral services for Mrs. William Van Rooyen, 51, who died Wednesday morning at the Orange City Community Hospital, were held Saturday, February 17. Services were held at the Newkirk Reformed Church at 1:30 P.M. with Reverend John Smith and Reverend Ralph S. Meyer officiating. Burial was in the Newkirk Cemetery.

Mrs. Van Rooyen, nee Jeanette De Graaf, was born October 4, 1910, on a farm near Newkirk. She graduated from the Newkirk High School in 1927. On February 27, 1935, she was united in marriage to Mr. William E. Van Rooyen. To this union were born two children.

Survivors include her husband, a daughter, Lynn Rae, a son, William Keith, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew De Graaf, one brother, Marion De Graaf of Anaconda, Montana and one sister, Ethel (Mrs. Clifford Bogaard) of Orange City. Two brothers preceded her in death, Frank in 1931 and Arthur in 1961.

Pallbearers were John Wiersma, Henry Ver Doorn, Peter Van Kley, Frank De Graaf, Lambert Roetman and John Van Es.

The Rooyen family moved to their new home in Alton only a few months ago but in that time added to their host of friends in the Newkirk vicinity, many new friends and admirers. Devoted to her family, home and church, Mrs. Van Rooyen was a lovely person to know and her memory will be ever cherished by family and friends.