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Rev Henry J. Vermeer

Birth	:	1 Mar 1913 Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	24 Jan 2010 Pella, Marion County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Hope Cemetery, Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1939011, -96.1483002
Description	:	Henry J. Vermeer, a Servant of God, was taken to be with his Lord on Sunday morning, January 24, 2010, at the Hospice of Pella Comfort House in Pella, Iowa. The legacy of this faithful man of the covenant began on March 1, 1913 in Sioux Center, Iowa. He was the eldest of three children born to Jacob and Anna (Huitink) Vermeer. His formal education began in various schools in Sioux County, Iowa continuing at Northwestern Junior College in Orange City, Iowa, and Hope College in Holland, Michigan. Answering God's call into Christian ministry, he began his training at Westminster... Read More	Henry J. Vermeer, a Servant of God, was taken to be with his Lord on Sunday morning, January 24, 2010, at the Hospice of Pella Comfort House in Pella, Iowa. The legacy of this faithful man of the covenant began on March 1, 1913 in Sioux Center, Iowa. He was the eldest of three children born to Jacob and Anna (Huitink) Vermeer. His formal education began in various schools in Sioux County, Iowa continuing at Northwestern Junior College in Orange City, Iowa, and Hope College in Holland, Michigan. Answering God's call into Christian ministry, he began his training at Westminster Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan. On August 10, 1939, he married Alberta Kooiker, daughter of Lubert and Pearl (DeWild) Kooiker. To this union, two children, Lorna Joy and James Henry were born. Henry and Alberta faithfully served in Falmouth and Moddersville, Michigan, Central Park Reformed Church, Holland, Michigan, First Reformed Church of Roseland, Chicago, Illinois, Hope Reformed Church, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Hope Reformed, Grand Rapids, Michigan, First Reformed Church, Denver, Colorado, First Reformed Church, Pella, Iowa, and First Reformed Church, Hospers, Iowa, from where he retired in 1977. Henry was honored as "Minister Emeritus" from First Reformed Church in Pella. Henry and Alberta made additional places of residence were in Hull, Iowa, Bradenton, Florida and Vriendschap Village in Pella following their retirement. While in active pastorate, Rev. Vermeer served his denomination, the Reformed Church of America, and the kingdom of God on the following boards and agencies: RCA Board of Domestic Missions, Editorial Council of the Church Herald, Executive Council of the World Home Bible League, General Synod Executive Committee, Central College Board of Trustees, and Northwestern College Board of Trustees. Upon retirement he and his wife, Alberta, also served as senior pastor for retired ministers, spouses and missionaries in the Midwest region of the denomination. His love for Christ reflected Henry's desire to preach and teach God's Word and manifest his pastoral heart and love for people world wide. Henry was preceded in death by Alberta, his wife of 65 years, on October 10, 2004; his parents, Jacob and Anna Vermeer, his parents-in-law, Lubert and Pearl Kooiker, his sister, Dorothy, and her husband George Addison, his brother, Harvey Vermeer, a brother-in-law, Arthur Kooiker and his wife, Billie, and a brother-in-law, Dr. Anthony Kooiker. Henry lived a full and active life of almost 97 years and was ready to (his quote) "Go to glory". His witness can be found in II Timothy 4:7, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith". For those desiring, memorials may be designated for the Rev. Henry J. and Alberta Vermeer Scholarship Fund at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, MI, the Hospice of Pella Comfort House, or KCWN Christian radio station in Pella, IA. -Obituary from Van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home

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Where is Rev Henry J. Vermeer's memorial?
Rev Henry J. Vermeer's memorial is located at: Hope Cemetery, Hull, Sioux County, USA.
When did Rev Henry J. Vermeer death?
Rev Henry J. Vermeer death on 24 Jan 2010 in Pella, Marion County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Rev Henry J. Vermeer's memorial?
Latitude: 43.1939011
Longitude: -96.1483002

Family Members:

Parent

Jacob H. Vermeer

(1888 - 1950)

Anne Huitink Vermeer

(1890 - 1960)

Spouse

Alberta Kooiker Vermeer

(1915 - 2004)

Siblings

Harvey J. Vermeer

(1918 - 2008)

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Coordinate: 43.2308006, -95.9405975

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Coordinate: 43.3160591, -95.9707260

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23. West Lawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0110970, -96.0653000

24. Highland Cemetery
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