The former Hattie Van Holland was born at Rock Valley February 22, 1889. She was married to Bert De Weerd at Rock Valley November 18, 1919. Her husband preceded her in death.
Survivors include five sons, Dick of Pella, John of Rock Valley, Gerald, Hilbert and Gordon, all of Sioux Center; a sister, Mrs. Ann Veenstra of Sanborn; 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
-Obituary from The Sioux Center News
(11/18/1971)
Funeral services were held at the Bethel Christian Reformed church here at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 26, for Bert DeWeerd, 73, well known Sioux Center farmer and dairyman and a resident of Sioux county since 1913, who passed away here Saturday. Services were conducted by the Rev. Louis Tamminga and burial was made in the Sioux Center Community cemetery under the direction of Vander Ploeg's Funeral home. A brief service attended by members of the family was held at Vander Ploeg's Funeral chapel preceding the service at the church.
Mr. DeWeerd was born November 18, 1891, The Netherlands and in 1912, at the age of 21, immigrated to America. He lived for nine months in Michigan before moving to Sioux County. He was united in marriage to Hattie Van Holland at Rock Valley on November 18, 1918. To this union were born five sons, all of whom survive him, Dick of Pella, John of Rock Valley, Gerald, Hilbert and Gordon all of Sioux Center. Also surviving him besides his wife are 18 grandchildren; one sister, Roelofje (Mrs. John Vruursma) of The Netherlands.
He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters.
Mr. DeWeerd was a member of Bethel Christian Reformed church for 30 years and had served as deacon.
Pallbearers were John T. Van Holland, John H. Van Holland, Tom J. Van Holland, Gilbert Meernink and James Zonnefeld.
-Obituary from The Sioux Center News
(10/28/1965)
De Weerd was born near Rock Valley on June 1, 1920, the son of Bert and Hattie De Weerd. He was a 1939 graduate of Sioux Center High School. He enlisted in the U. S. Army in January 1942, serving 3 ½ years in the Pacific, and was discharged in December 1945.
He married Anna De Groot on April 17, 1946, at Middleburg. The couple owned and operated a grocery store in Carmel for 14 years. They sold the business in 1964 and moved to Pella, where they owned and operated the Dutch Mill Motel for 13 years. During his retirement, he enjoyed gardening, woodworking and spiritual matters. He was a member of Third Reformed Church in Pella, an active member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, a member of Pella Kiwanis club and a spieler on tour wagons at Tulip Time.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Hilbert and Gordon; and two children, Judith Ann and David Alan.
Memorials are being directed to Hospice of Pella.
-Obituary from The Sioux Center News
(6/1/2005)
Anna De Weerd was born September 6, 1925 to Bill and Grace Kamminga De Groot in
Middleburg, Iowa.
She passed away Friday, January 13, 2012 at the Hospice of Pella Comfort House at the
age of eighty-six.
On April 17, 1946 Anna was united in marriage with Dick De Weerd at the Middleburg Christian Reformed Church in Middleburg, Iowa. To this union three children were born: Beverly Ann, Judith Ann, and David Alan.
Anna and Dick owned and operated a grocery store for fourteen years in Carmel, Iowa. After they sold the store, the couple moved to Pella where they purchased the Dutch Mill Motel operating it for thirteen years.
Anna was a member of the Third Reformed Church in Pella. Anna's many talents included knitting, crocheting, tatting and playing the organ and piano.
Anna is survived by her son-in-law Bill Quick, two granddaughters: Brenda Johnston and her husband Gary of Prairie City and Elizabeth Quick of Pleasant Hill; two great-grandsons: Hayden and Justin Johnston; and three sisters: Priscilla Broek of Sioux Center, Iowa, Harriet (Gerald) Kroese of Hull, Iowa, and Audrey (Mike) Fedders of George, Iowa.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Dick, in 2005; her children: Beverly in 2010, Judith who died at birth, and David who died at the age of twenty-seven.
Published Pella Garden Chapel website
De Weerd was born February 18, 1922, to Bert and Hattie (Van Holland) De Weerd near Rock Valley. During his formative years his family lived on various farms in Sioux County. After completing the eighth grade he left school to help with the family farm.
On his 26th birthday he married Anna Draayer in Sioux Center. They made their home on a farm south of Rock Valley. This home has remained their residence for all of these years. He was a longtime member of Bethel Christian Reformed Church and served as a deacon and elder. Christian education was important to him, having sat on the school board of both Sioux Center Christian School and Western Christian High School. Farming was always a vital part of his life and he still liked helping out when he could, particularly during the harvest season. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Dick, Hilbert and Gordon; and a granddaughter.
The De Weerd Family prefers memorials to the Sioux Center Christian School Foundation.
-Obituary from The Sioux Center News
(10/19/2005)
Gerald De Weerd was born May 25, 1927 to Bert and Hattie (Van Holland) De Weerd in Rock Valley, Iowa. During his formative years his family lived on various farms in Sioux County. He attended school in Sioux Center and graduated from Sioux Center High School. After high school, Gerald entered the military serving in the US Army. During his time in the military, he attained the rank of Corporal and served during WWII as a part of the Military Police in Paris, France.
On February 25, 1951, Gerald married Gladys Draayer in Sioux Center. After their marriage, the couple made their home in Sioux Center. Gerald was a lifelong member of Bethel Christian Reformed Church. As a member of the church he served as an Elder, Sunday School and catechism teacher and served on the Christian education board. He was a faithful volunteer and member of a variety of boards and organizations. He also enjoyed music, singing in the Bethel Men's Quartet for over 50 years and also in the church choir. Gerald worked for 42 years at CO-OP Gas and Oil as a propane service man. He was a beekeeper for over 50 years. In his free time, he enjoyed gardening, bowling and assembling puzzles. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be dearly missed.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 62 years, Gladys of Sioux Center; 5 children: Stan and Arlis De Weerd of Rock Valley, Bill and Mary Schoep of Sioux Falls, SD, Arlin and Helen De Weerd of Rock Valley, Roger and BJ De Weerd of Maurice and Bernie and Pam Punt of Sioux Center; 15 grandchildren: Jason and Lindy De Weerd, Scott and Noemi De Weerd, Darin and Janelle De Wit, Greg and Allison Blom, Brady and Rhonda Fopma, Laura Schoep, Travis and Larscina De Weerd, Brandon and Shannon De Weerd, Aaron De Weerd, Tyler and Breanne Te Grotenhuis, Branson De Weerd, Richard and Amber Bradshaw, Eric and Tracy Punt, Matt and Brittney Punt, Andrea Huls; 28 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Ann De Weerd of Rock Valley and Helen and her husband John Peuse of Sioux Center and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two children, Daniel De Weerd and Gail De Weerd; four brothers, Dick, John, Hilbert and Gordon De Weerd; two sisters-in-law, Anna De Weerd and Nellie Altena.
Memorial Funeral Home , Sioux Cenyter.
On February 25, 1951, Gladys married Gerald De Weerd at Bethel Christian Reformed Church during the Sunday morning service. After their marriage, the couple made their home in Sioux Center for 62 years. Gerald passed away on October 10, 2013.
As a member of Bethel Christian Reformed church, Gladys attended the Sunshine Circle and sang in the choir. Gladys was employed as a cook at Dordt College for over 25 years. She enjoyed bowling, crocheting, gardening, doing Word Search puzzles, baking, and always had home-baked cookies for her family. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and will be dearly missed.
Left to cherish her memory are her 5 children: Stan and Arlis De Weerd of Rock Valley, Bill and Mary Schoep of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Arlin and Helen De Weerd of Hull, Roger and BJ De Weerd of Maurice, and Bernie and Pam Punt of Sioux Center; 15 grandchildren: Jason De Weerd, Scott and Noemi De Weerd, Darin and Janelle De Wit, Greg and Allison Blom, Brady and Rhonda Fopma, Laura Schoep, Travis De Weerd, Brandon De Weerd, Aaron and Elizabeth De Weerd, Tyler and Breanne Te Grotenhuis, Branson De Weerd, Amber Stroman, Eric and Tracy Punt, Matt and Brittney Punt, and Justin and Andrea Cramer; 35 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers: Gary (Sandy) Draayer, and Ken Draayer, and a sister Cynthia Kruid, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Gerald, two children: Daniel De Weerd and Gail De Weerd; 4 brothers: Nick (Dorothy) Draayer, John (Gertrude) Draayer, Ed (Lillian) Draayer, and Wilbur (Jeanette) Draayer; sisters: Wilmina (Henry) Kramer, Katherine (John) Calkhoven, Anna (John) De Weerd; in-laws: Gerrit Kruid and Belle Draayer.
Funeral Service: 14 January 2024 - Bethel Christian Reformed Church -Sioux Center,
Iowa
Officiant: Rev. Duane Tinklenberg
Interment: 15 January 2024 - Memory Gardens Cemetery - Sioux Center, Iowa
Nellie De Weerd - Altena was born July 20, 1930 to Wm. C and Dena (Vander Weide) De Vos on their Lyon Co. Iowa farm. On March 9, 1951, she was joined in marriage to Hilbert De Weerd. The couple farmed on the north edge of Sioux Center their entire married life. To this union six children were born. Hilbert died on July 14, 1997. Nellie married Senard Altena on January 2, 1999.
Nellie was a member of the Bethel Christian Reformed Church of Sioux Center and was active with the ladies aid. In her free time she enjoyed baking, cooking and playing cards with her friends. She was fond of flowers and loved to spend time with her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Those who preceded her in death are her husbands, Hilbert De Weerd and Senard Altena; son, Alvin De Weerd; sister, Dorothy (Sam) Klein and sister-in-law, June De Vos.
-Obituary from Memorial Funeral Home
De Weerd was born November 29, 1937, to Bert and Hattie (Van Holland) De Weerd at Sioux Center. He attended country school, Sioux Center Christian School and Sioux Center Community High School.
On October 21, 1989, he married Helen De Vries in Sioux Center. He served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1962, serving 18 months in Italy. Following his honorable discharge from the service, he returned to Sioux Center. He entered the construction business, building several homes, duplexes and condominiums. He enjoyed traveling and photography. He was a lifelong member of Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Sioux Center. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #6129.
Survivors include his wife of 13 years, Helen of Sioux Center; three brothers and sisters-in-law: Dick and Anna De Weerd of Pella, John and Ann De Weerd of Rock Valley and Gerald and Gladys De Weerd of Sioux Center; sister-in-law, Nellie Altena of Sioux Center; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Hilbert De Weerd.
Memorials are requested to CHEARS Hospice & Home Health.
-Obituary from The Sioux Center News
(9/7/2003)