VandenBrink, Dirkje 1834-1912

VANDENBRINK, VERHOEF

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Date: 12/2/2023 at 07:53:22

Vanden Brink, Dirkie born Apr 22,1834 died Nov 29, 1912 Boyden father Aart Verhoef. Source Sioux County death record.

Boyden Reporter of Dec 5, 1912
The death of Mrs. Gerrit Vanden Brink sr. occurred last Friday morning November 29, 1912 at her home in Boyden after a short illness of lung trouble. Deceased was born in the Netherlands on Apr 22, 1934 and was 78 years, 7 months and 7 days old at the time of her death. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 1:30 o’clock from the house and 2:00 o’clock from the U. P. Church, Rev. A. W. De Jonge of Hull having charge of the services. Interment was made in the Boyden cemetery beside the remains of her husband who was laid to rest two years before. (Gerrit Vanden Brink 1831-1910)
Mrs. Vanden Brink was a faithful mother and has raised her children as only a good mother can, she has led a Christian life, but her closing chapter in life’s record has been made and the book closed. All the good or evil that may be said at this time will not alter it any. The fine floral offering were expression of the esteem in which she was held, Peace be to her dust.
Her obit is also carried under heading Mrs. Gerrit Sr. Vanden Brink 1834-1912 and has more details.