She married Peter Koning in Bellflower, CA . They raised their family of 7 children in Artesia, until Peter died in 1966, then Berdina moved with her children to Lynden.
She married Cornelius Van Doorn in 1975, until his death in 2005. Berdina was a checker at Safeway in Lynden and attended Faith Reformed Church, until her dementia progressed to the point where she could no longer attend. She loved our family camping trips, her visits to Hawaii and Alaska, trying out new recipes, and reading (especially Debbie Macomber books). After retirement, she learned to crochet and made an afghan for every grandchild as they graduated from high school.
Berdina was predeceased by parents John and Lucy DeKriek, brothers Bert, Pete, Bill, and infant brother John, and sisters-in-law Tiny and Dorothy.
She is survived by children, Allen (Sharon) Koning of Green Valley, AZ, Lanae (Gerb) DeJong of Omak, WA, Daryl (Ruth) Koning of Bellingham, WA, Ronald (Lynn) Koning of Moriarty, NM, Suzan (Brad) Markwood of Bellingham, WA, Nancy (Robin) Swinburnson of Lynden, and Bruce (Shirley) Koning of Rathdrum, ID; 11 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Also survived by sister-in-law Dena DeKriek.
The family would like to thank Meadow Greens, especially Sadie, Julie, and Colleen, and the nurses at Lynden Manor for taking such excellent care of her in her later years. There will be a private family burial. A Celebration of Life will be held at Faith Reformed Church, 300 7th Street, Lynden, WA, on June 26, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Social Hall. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
