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Willis Jay Groenendyk

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Birth	:	18 Jun 1933 Cedar, Mahaska County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	7 Aug 2013 Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	White Oak Grove Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2742310, -92.4968567
Description	:	Willis Jay Groenendyk, 80, of rural Oskaloosa died in a farm accident from a building collapse on his farm at 6:09 pm Wednesday, August 7, 2013, at his home east of Oskaloosa. He was born June 18, 1933, at his parent's home in Cedar. Willis and his family were charter members of the Christian Reformed Church of Cedar; they started attending there when he was eight years old. He made his profession of faith at a young age and was still an active member of that congregation. He graduated from Pella Christian High School with the class... Read More	Willis Jay Groenendyk, 80, of rural Oskaloosa died in a farm accident from a building collapse on his farm at 6:09 pm Wednesday, August 7, 2013, at his home east of Oskaloosa. He was born June 18, 1933, at his parent's home in Cedar. Willis and his family were charter members of the Christian Reformed Church of Cedar; they started attending there when he was eight years old. He made his profession of faith at a young age and was still an active member of that congregation. He graduated from Pella Christian High School with the class of 1950. He served his country in the United States Army. Upon his discharge, he returned to Cedar and began his farming career. On June 13, 1961, he was united in marriage to Eleanor Graves at the Lincoln Center Christian Reformed Church in Grundy Center. Following their marriage they moved to a farm east of Oskaloosa which has been their home for the last 52 years. Willis operated a grain and livestock farm. He enjoyed all aspects of farming, especially raising cattle. He served in leadership roles for many organizations including Oskaloosa Christian School, Pella Christian High School, Gidenon's Intermational, and Christian Opportunity Center. He also served as an elder at the Cedar Christian Reformed Church, In recent years Willis found the winters spent with Eleanor in Mesa, Arizona were far more enjoyable than Iowa winters. He delighted in spending time with his family and being on the farm. His family includes his wife of over 52 years, Eleanor Groenendyk of rural Oskaloosa; their six children, Carla(Calvin)Hoogendoorn of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Norma(Kraig)Roozenboom of Manhattan, Kansas, Marcia(Norman)Visser of Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada, Leon Groenendyk of rural Oskaloosa, Donna(Ethan)Brue of Sioux Center, Iowa, and Brenda(Doug)Wichart of North Liberty, Iowa, fifteen grandchildren, Sarah, Kaitlin, and Malorie(fiance Jacob Van Steenwyk)Hoogendoorn, Andrew(Jennifer), Rachel, and Jonathan Roozenboom, Derek, Anna, and Adrian Visser, Kinza, Jaren, and Rylan Brue, and Ellie, Nicole, and Dayna Wichhart, a brother, Howard(Effie)Groenendyk of Pella, a brother in law, Wayne(Martha)Graves of Dike, Iowa; and a sister in law, Margene(Mennis)Eekhoff of Orange City, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Carol(Martin)Zylstra. Willis was found trapped under a wooden cattle feeder on his farm in the 2700 block of 265th Street, according to a press release from the Mahaska County Sheriff's Office. His neighbor called the sheriff's office and told authorities he could see the roof of a barn lying on top of a male, according to the press release. The Mahaska County Sheriff's Office, Oskaloosa Fire Department and Mahaska Ambulance responded to the scene. After an investigation, it was determined that Groenendyk had been cutting on the feeder and the feeder collapsed on top of him, and he succumbed to the accident, the press release stated. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 12, 2013, at 10 am in the Christian Reformed Church of Cedar with Reverends Calvin Hoogendoorn and Norman Visser officiating. There will be a 9:45 family prayer service in the basement of the church. Burial will be in the White Oak Cemetery east of Oskaloosa. Military rites will be given by members of the Oskaloosa American Legion and V.F.W. on Sunday at the Bates Funeral Chapel at 4 pm. The Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation with the family present will be Sunday afternoon from 1-4 with open visitation to follow until 7 pm. Memorials may be made to Gidenon's International.

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Willis Jay Groenendyk's memorial is located at: White Oak Grove Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, USA.
When did Willis Jay Groenendyk death?
Willis Jay Groenendyk death on 7 Aug 2013 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.2742310
Longitude: -92.4968567

Family Members:

Parent

Cornelius Groenendyk

(1904 - 1986)

Jannetta Engelina Meppelink Groenendyk

(1898 - 1989)

Siblings

Howard Eugene Groenendyk

(1931 - 2018)

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