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Lois Betty Dykshoorn Van Roekel

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Birth	:	6 Aug 1927 Ireton, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	21 Feb 2016 Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Memory Gardens Sioux Center Cemetery, Sioux Center, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0680000, -96.1720000
Description	:	Lois was born at the home of her parents Martin and Jennie (Vande Berg) Dykshorn on a farm near Ireton Iowa. She was raised and educated in country school, graduating from Sioux Center High School. Lois married Gordon Albert Van Roekel on December 6-1946 at First Reformed Church of Sioux Center Iowa. She was baptized and made profession of faith at First Reformed Church. Here she was a Sunday School Teacher. She was a life time member of the Lydia Circle. She sang with the church choir and also made many knitted prayer shawls which were donated to the elderly.... Read More	Lois was born at the home of her parents Martin and Jennie (Vande Berg) Dykshorn on a farm near Ireton Iowa. She was raised and educated in country school, graduating from Sioux Center High School. Lois married Gordon Albert Van Roekel on December 6-1946 at First Reformed Church of Sioux Center Iowa. She was baptized and made profession of faith at First Reformed Church. Here she was a Sunday School Teacher. She was a life time member of the Lydia Circle. She sang with the church choir and also made many knitted prayer shawls which were donated to the elderly. Early on Lois worked for Roelof-Vande Berg grocery and dry goods store. After marrying Gordon she became a full time devoted farm wife and mother. As the children grew she became a Cleaver Clover 4-H leader. And later a skilled maker of roses made of frosting to adorn cakes made by her sister, Joyce Sjaarda. He baking skills were enjoyed by family and friends. She pass her passion for baking through the generation, especially her cinnamon rolls. In 1973 they moved to Sioux Center and she worked a brief time for the local locker wrapping meat that was being processed. By 1988 they began sharing the winter months in Mission Bell Texas and enjoyed that time together for 20 years. She also busied herself helping her husband Gordon by putting the finish on his many wood working projects. She spent hours knitting scarves and baby blankets, all perfectly done, for her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed canning her garden bounty and making apple pies for the freezer. She loved her flowers, especially her roses and geraniums and made sure there was not a weed to be found. Survived by: Children: Marry (Vern)Fedders and their children: Amy (Jeff) Ruhland, Angela Fedders (Eric Stofi) Robert (Karel Van Roekel)and their children: Jennifer (Ryan) Soh, Christopher (Crystal) Van Roekel Ruth (David) Kooiker and their children: Kristi Eshuis, Julie (Darren) Lind, Andrew (Melissa) Kooiker, Greg (Trisha) Kooiker, and Jesse Kooiker. William Van Roekel and his children: Molly, AR, Emme Van Roekel. 19 great grandchildren Lois is preceded by her parents, husband, many in-laws. Memorial Funeral Home Feb-2016

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Lois Betty Dykshoorn Van Roekel's memorial is located at: Memory Gardens Sioux Center Cemetery, Sioux Center, Sioux County, USA.
When did Lois Betty Dykshoorn Van Roekel death?
Lois Betty Dykshoorn Van Roekel death on 21 Feb 2016 in Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.0680000
Longitude: -96.1720000

Family Members:

Parent

Maarten “Martin” Dykshoorn

(1896 - 1969)

Jennie Henriette Vande Berg Dykshoorn

(1898 - 1989)

Spouse

Gordon Albert Van Roekel

(1925 - 2008)

Siblings

Joyce Marie Dykshorn Sjaarda

(1924 - 1990)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

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

2. Carmel Reformed Church Cemetery
Carmel, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1280000, -96.2295000

3. Middleburg Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1102982, -96.0772018

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

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

6. Sherman Township Cemetery
Maurice, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9667015, -96.1444016

7. Saint Marys Cemetery
Maurice, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9594002, -96.1769028

8. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Ireton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9585991, -96.2550201

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

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

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

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

13. Nassau Township Cemetery
Alton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9832993, -96.0318985

14. Saint Marys Cemetery
Alton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9902992, -96.0160980

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

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

17. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Ireton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9681015, -96.3143997

18. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Rock Valley, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1864014, -96.2878036

19. Valley View Cemetery
Rock Valley, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1866989, -96.2953033

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

21. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Struble, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8953018, -96.2005997

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

23. Hospers Cemetery
Hospers, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0732994, -95.9197006

24. Union Hill German Baptist Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9169006, -96.3324966