Johanna Vander Streek

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• Recordnummer: 6235
• _NEW: 30 okt 2006

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Steenhoek, Myron

STEENHOEK, STREEK, HACKERT

Myron Steenhoek, son of Hugo and Johanna Vander Streek Steenhoek, was born on May 15, 1916, near Prairie City. He passed away Saturday, July 16, 2005, at the Pella Comfort House.

On June 25, 1940, Myron was united in marriage with Ruth Hackert. To this union three children were born: Linda, Jaren, and Rodger.

Myron and Ruth spent many years of their married life farming, which became their life and hobby. After retiring they moved to Pella at 1303 Broadway Street. Shortly after Ruth's death October 24, 1994, Myron became a resident at Hilltop South and later moved to Hilltop North.

Myron was a member of the First Reformed Church and served as school board president of Battle Ridge School.

He is survived by his three children and their spouses: Linda and Ron Van Ekeren of Laramie, Wyoming, Jaren and Donna Steenhoek of Pella, Iowa, and Rodger and Laura Steenhoek of Beaverton, Oregon; eight grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; and three brothers: Alfred, Leroy, and Reuben Steenhoek all of Pella.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; two sisters: Viola Van Wyk and Helen Van Wyk; three brothers: Lester, Arthur, and Dale Steenhoek.

Myron will always be remembered by his family as being a loving brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be missed by his family and friends.

Burial took place at the Oakwood Cemetery in Pella with the Garden Chapel Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Memorials may be given to Hospice of Pella, First Reformed Church.

The Pella Chronicle, July 21, 2005

Johanna getrouwd Hugo Steenhoek. [Gezinsblad]

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• Recordnummer: 40387
• _NEW: 13 apr 2010

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• Recordnummer: 40388
• _NEW: 13 apr 2010

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Steenhoek, Alfred H. 1920-2007

STEENHOEK, VANDER STREEK, VERROS

Alfred H. Steenhoek, son of Hugo and Johanna (Vander Streek) Steenhoek, was born June 1, 1920 near Pella, Iowa. He passed away at the Pella Regional Health Center - Long Term Care on Friday, December 21, 2007 at the age of eighty-seven years.

Alfred and his brothers and sisters attended the Battle Ridge Country School. On October 2, 1942 Alfred was inducted into the U.S. Army, serving his country in England. He was honorably discharged on December 6, 1945 and returned to Pella.

After the war Alfred met Doris Margaret Verros, who he married on September 8, 1949 at the Third Reformed Church in Pella. To this union four children were born: Phyllis Ann, Harris Alvin, David Gene, and Joleen Beth.

Alfred and Doris farmed in the Pella area prior to moving to Pella in 1968. At that time Alfred began working at Van Gorp Manufacturing where he was employed as a welder and later worked in the shipping department.

Alfred was a life-long member of the First Reformed Church in Pella where he served as an elder, taught Sunday School, and was a member of the Christian Education Council.

He enjoyed yard work, gardening, puzzles, woodworking, and was a skilled welder, creating yard ornaments and containers for his many flowers. He and Doris also enjoyed traveling, especially to those states where their children lived.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of fifty-eight years, Doris; three children and their spouses: Phyllis and Nolan Palsma of Syracuse, New York, Harris and Dianne Steenhoek of Leighton, Iowa, and Joleen and Scott Opsal of Madison, Wisconsin; eleven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Reuben Steenhoek of Pella; two brothers-in-law: Richard Van Wyk and Gerald and Maxine Verros; and three sisters-in-law: Betty Mitchel, Mary Vander Pol, and Georgia Steenhoek.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his son, David, who passed away in January 1984; the following brothers and sisters and their spouses: Lester Steenhoek, Myron and Ruth Steenhoek, a sister who died in infancy, Viola and Warren Van Wyk, Helen Van Wyk, Arthur Steenhoek who died at the age of one year, Ruth (Reuben) Steenhoek, Clarice (Reuben) Steenhoek, Dale Steenhoek, and a brother who died in infancy.

Burial took place at the Oakwood Cemetery. The Garden Chapel Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

The Pella Chronicle, January 4, 2008