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John Van Leeuwen

Birth	:	19 Oct 1922 Hull, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	31 May 2013 Rock Valley, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Hope Cemetery, Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1939011, -96.1483002
Description	:	John Van Leeuwen, age 90, of Hull, Iowa, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2013, at the Hegg Memorial Health Center in Rock Valley, Iowa. John was born on October 19, 1922, in rural Hull, the son of William G. and Rena (Slothouber) Van Leeuwen. He grew up on a farm near Hull, attending the Sheridan Township County School #4. On October 10, 1945, he married Nettie Vink at her parents' home near Hull. John and Nettie farmed on the Van Leeuwen family farm northeast of Hull and later built a new house ¼ mile from the farm where they retired.... Read More	John Van Leeuwen, age 90, of Hull, Iowa, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2013, at the Hegg Memorial Health Center in Rock Valley, Iowa. John was born on October 19, 1922, in rural Hull, the son of William G. and Rena (Slothouber) Van Leeuwen. He grew up on a farm near Hull, attending the Sheridan Township County School #4. On October 10, 1945, he married Nettie Vink at her parents' home near Hull. John and Nettie farmed on the Van Leeuwen family farm northeast of Hull and later built a new house ¼ mile from the farm where they retired. Nettie passed away on August 13, 2000. John continued to reside in his home until June of 2012 when he entered the Pleasant Acres Care Center in Hull after a fall injury. John was a member of the First Reformed Church, where in earlier years he taught Sunday School and was also an usher. He enjoyed being a 4-H leader for many years. John thoroughly enjoyed farming. In his spare time he enjoyed woodworking and attending craft shows where he sold his wooden toy and furniture creations. John was an animal lover and had a special relationship with his rat terrier dogs over the years. John always enjoyed hearing about what the grandchildren were doing and especially enjoyed their photographs. Survivors include four children and their spouses, Everett and Bonnie Van Leeuwen, of Orange City, Iowa; Irwin and Helen Van Leeuwen, of Worthington, Minnesota; Lorena and Jerry Sazama, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; and Dwayne and Gayle Van Leeuwen, of Hull, Iowa; eleven grandchildren and their seven spouses; ten great-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Wilma Van Leeuwen, of Overland Park, Kansas; and a cousin, Marie Friese, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Gerrit William Van Leeuwen; a brother, Gerard Van Leeuwen; and a sister, Marie Wegter. Obituary & Photo is from The Oolman Funeral Home

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Where is John Van Leeuwen's memorial?
John Van Leeuwen's memorial is located at: Hope Cemetery, Hull, Sioux County, USA.
When did John Van Leeuwen death?
John Van Leeuwen death on 31 May 2013 in Rock Valley, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John Van Leeuwen's memorial?
Latitude: 43.1939011
Longitude: -96.1483002

Family Members:

Parent

William Gerard Van Leeuwen

(1887 - 1962)

Rena Slothouber Van Leeuwen

(1893 - 1946)

Spouse

Nettie “Tootie” Vink Van Leeuwen

(1918 - 2000)

Siblings

Dr Gerard Johan “Gerry” Van Leeuwen

(1929 - 1994)

Children

Gerrit William Van Leeuwen

(1947 - 2012)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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

2. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Lincoln Township, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2000008, -96.1669006

3. Saint Joseph Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1916080, -96.1273510

4. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2282000, -96.0985000

5. Garfield Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2689018, -96.1572037

6. Carmel Reformed Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1280000, -96.2295000

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

8. Middleburg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1102982, -96.0772018

9. Saint Mary's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1864014, -96.2878036

10. Saint John Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2294006, -96.0152969

11. Valley View Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1866989, -96.2953033

12. Hillside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2728004, -96.2574997

13. Memory Gardens Sioux Center Cemetery
Sioux Center, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0680000, -96.1720000

14. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0989494, -96.2924118

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

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

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

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

19. Newkirk Cemetery
Newkirk, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0661011, -95.9781036

20. Lebanon Christian Church Cemetery
Sioux Center, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0996700, -96.3578300

21. Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery
Alvord, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3415000, -96.3120000

22. Saint Marys Cemetery
Alvord, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3414001, -96.3131027

23. West Lawn Cemetery
Orange City, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0110970, -96.0653000

24. Highland Cemetery
Highland Park, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0546989, -96.3510971