De Jong, Martin H. – 1960-2010

DE JONG, DE KOCK, DERICHS, EDDY, FERGUSON

Posted By: JCGS Volunteer
Date: 11/15/2010 at 15:46:36

BAXTER — Martin “Marty” Howard De Jong, 50, of Baxter passed away on Nov. 5, 2010, at his home with his family by his side. A memorial visitation will be on Nov. 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Fredregill Family Funeral Home in Baxter. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010 at the Baxter Masonic Lodge, on main street in Baxter, with Pastor Rollin Watters officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date.
Marty was born on Feb. 8, 1960, to Shirley (Eddy) and Darrel De Jong and lived in Baxter all of his life. He graduated from Baxter High School in 1978. He then worked locally in the area, farming and working construction. Marty was very active in life, and he enjoyed many different hobbies. Most important to him were fur trapping, farming, riding dirt bikes, watching NASCAR races to support his favorite drivers, Dale Jarret and Bill Elliot, and woodworking.
Those left to honor Marty’s memory include his partner, Kitty Ferguson of Baxter; two sisters, Vicki (Mark) De Kock of Colfax and Nancy (Bob) Derichs of Des Moines; one brother, Jeff De Jong of Baxter; two nephews, Andrew De Kock and Ryan Derichs; and one niece, Tessa De Kock.
Marty was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Source: Newton Daily News; Wednesday, November 10, 2010