Vermeer, Hendrikje (Mrs. Evert) 1853-1931

VERMEER, SNELLER, JUFFER

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:35

Vermeer, Hendrikje Mrs. E. Vermeer 77yrs born 1853 died Sept 1931

Daughter of Rijk Sneller and Matje Juffer

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Sioux Center News of Oct 1, 1931

Mrs. E. Vermeer 77, passed away Friday
Mrs. Vermeer was born in Elburg Netherlands on Oct 13, 1853. Her maiden name was Heintje Sneller. She came to America with her parents at age twelve. They lived in Alto WI for five years and in 1871 moved to Sioux County. She married Evet Vermeer on May 4, 1877 by Dr. Bolks, and they, Mr. and Mrs. E. Vermeer settled on a farm near Alton. Seven years later they moved to the farm south east of Sioux Center which is known as the Vermeer homestead.
Mr. and Mrs. Vermeer had twelve children in their fifty four years of married life. Two of the children have gone beyond, Evert died as a baby in 1877 and Edward died early this summer at the age of thirty seven. Those remaining to mourn the departed mother and wife are: Her husband, and the children, Mrs. P. Schut, Richard, Jake, Dr. Gerrit, Peter, Mrs. H. De Boer, Mrs. A. Muilenburg, Mrs. H. Ramaker, Mrs. H. Mol and Mrs. A. Ramaker. There are fifty grandchildren and five great grandchildren, and one sister Mrs. J. De Zeeuw.
Mrs. Vermeer was always an active church worker and a devoted housewife. She died on Sept. 25 at the age of 77 years, 11 months and 12 days. Rev. Lubbers from Doon spoke at the house and also aided in the funeral services at the church, Rev. Brunsting conducted the church services.