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Cornelia Korthals Van Westen

Birth	:	22 Apr 1922 Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	8 Mar 2017 George, Lyon County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3394012, -96.0164032
Description	:	Cornelia (Cornie) Van Westen, the daughter of Leonard and Lubbertha (Bertha)(Evink) Korthals, was born on April 22, 1922 in a country home near Boyden. She was the fifth child born in the family of three sons and four daughters. She grew up in a hard working family. She often said, "I just can't sit and do nothing". She was united in marriage to Evert Van Westen on March 21, 1940 which happened to be Evert's birthday. Soon they became the proud parents of three daughters, Janice (Norman) Smith, Sharon Julius, and Wanda (Bob) Sietstra. Evert and... Read More	Cornelia (Cornie) Van Westen, the daughter of Leonard and Lubbertha (Bertha)(Evink) Korthals, was born on April 22, 1922 in a country home near Boyden. She was the fifth child born in the family of three sons and four daughters. She grew up in a hard working family. She often said, "I just can't sit and do nothing". She was united in marriage to Evert Van Westen on March 21, 1940 which happened to be Evert's birthday. Soon they became the proud parents of three daughters, Janice (Norman) Smith, Sharon Julius, and Wanda (Bob) Sietstra. Evert and Cornelia farmed together south of George for thirty-five years. They retired to George where Cornie worked for more than thirty years as a CNA at the George Good Samaritan Center. Cornelia lost the love of her life in 2009 and then moved from their big home in George to a comfortable apartment also in George. She resided there until September 2016 when failing health forced her to move to the George Good Samaritan Center. Cornelia was an active member of the Hope Reformed Church of George, participating in the many ladies circle activities. She enjoyed every second of life and loved everybody that she met. Some of her favorite things were spending time with family, playing cards with friends, tending her many flowers, and enjoying craft projects and handiwork. Cornelia passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at the George Good Samaritan Center at the age of 94 years, 10 months, and 14 days. She leaves to cherish her memory, 2 daughters, Sharon Julius of George, IA and Wanda (Bob) Sietstra of Boyden, IA, 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and one sister Katie Krull. She was preceded in death by her husband Evert, daughter Janice, her parents, 3 brothers, 2 sisters, and 1 son-in-law. Jurrens Funeral Home George, Iowa

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Cornelia Korthals Van Westen's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, George, Lyon County, USA.
When did Cornelia Korthals Van Westen death?
Cornelia Korthals Van Westen death on 8 Mar 2017 in George, Lyon County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.3394012
Longitude: -96.0164032

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Evert Van Westen

(1919 - 2009)

Siblings

Frances Korthals Freerks

(1918 - 2015)

Kathryn “Katie” Korthals Krull

(1924 - 2018)

Children

Janice Van Westen Smith

(1940 - 2012)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3394012, -96.0164032

2. Hope Reformed Church Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3296127, -96.0392609

3. First Presbyterian Church Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3160591, -95.9707260

4. First Baptist Church Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3755000, -95.9780000

5. Zoar Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3593864, -95.8996582

6. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3306007, -95.8902969

7. Zion Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4324989, -95.9969025

8. Grant Township Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3903008, -95.8989029

9. Saint John Cemetery
Boyden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2294006, -96.0152969

10. Quaker Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2872900, -95.8706700

11. Greenwood Cemetery
Matlock, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2308006, -95.9405975

12. Bethel Reformed Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4621086, -95.9978027

13. Garfield Township Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2689018, -96.1572037

14. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2282000, -96.0985000

15. Riverview Cemetery
Rock Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4127998, -96.1643982

16. Sheridan Township Cemetery
Boyden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2047005, -96.0208969

17. Holy Name Cemetery
Rock Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4183006, -96.1864014

18. Pleasant View Cemetery
Little Rock, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4445686, -95.8757553

19. Apostolic Christian Faith Cemetery
Rock Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4207918, -96.1854804

20. Saint Marys Cemetery
Ashton, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3156013, -95.8032990

21. Gilman Cemetery
Ashton, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3139000, -95.8032990

22. Hope Church Cemetery
Sibley, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4193000, -95.8200000

23. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1916080, -96.1273510

24. Hope Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1939011, -96.1483002