Willemse, Willem abt 1811-1901

WILLEMSE, HAALBOOM

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:33

Willemse, Willem 90 years 1811, Orange City 11/8/1901

DeVolksvriend of Nov 14, 1901 In Dutch
Translated:
Today our beloved grandfather Willem Willemse has fallen asleep in the Lord,
He has reached the old age of 89 years and 8 months. His grandchildren were at the deathbed today. With joy, Grandfather witnessed the hope that was in him. However great the distress and suffering, he always spoke of the joyful prospect that awaited him; to, namely, to be forever with the Lord, and to bring thanksgiving and adoration to the Three-One God for all eternity. The Grandchildren, Orange icty 8 Nov 1901.
Another article:
Last week, Mr W. Willemse died here in almost 90 years of age. The last years of his life he was this with his children Mr. and Mrs. Arie Kuyper. Since the death of his daughter a few weeks ago, he had been at the home of his grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Pas here. Ds. Lepeltak conducted the rites of worship at the funeral. Fortunately, the old grandfather had a happy view of the Sky City.

Research note: a report on ancestry.com (by others) Agnieta Willemse born Jun 1837 was Mrs. Jan GeOoijer and 1825-1882, and later Mrs. Arie Kuyper. her parents were Willem Willemse 1811 -1901 , and Neeltje Haalboom 1902-1880.