Obituary of Van Meeteren

Esther (Roos) Van Meeteren, the daughter of Gerrit and Hattie (Brink) Roos, was born on June 23, 1924 in Hospers, IA. She spent her childhood in the Hospers area, and attended the Hospers Schools. She later attended Westmar College in LeMars, IA where she received her teaching certificate. She taught country school for several years. On January 21, 1948, Esther married William Van Meeteren at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. To this union, two children were born: Darla and Keith. The couple farmed north of Melvin until August of 1985, when they moved to Sheldon. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, William; her daughter, Darla and her husband Danny Beek of Melvin, IA; her son, Keith Van Meeteren and his wife Mary Beth of Sanborn, IA; two grandchildren: Amy Beek and Karson Van Meeteren; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Scott Beek; four sisters and five brothers. Esther was a member of the First Reformed Church of Sheldon. She enjoyed feeding the birds and squirrels. She especially loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, and has left them with many precious memories. In Loving Memory of Esther Van Meeteren Born- June 23, 1924 Died- November 21, 2006 Age- 82 years 4 months 28 days Memorial Service First Reformed Church of Sheldon 11:00 am Saturday, November 25, 2006 Officiating- Rev. David Brower Organist- Midge Andringa Processional – “How Great Thou Art” “Where Roses Never Fade” Recessional – “Because He Lives” Pallbearers Tim Pottebaum Gerald Van Meeteren Eugene Van Meeteren Robert Ruckelshausen Larry Roos Ron Van Kalsbeek Flower Attendants Lynn Grabenbauer Joan Helmers Ushers Leonard Nieuwendorp ~ Bernie Boone Interment Baker Township Cemetery Melvin, IA ~ 9:30 a.m. prior to church service The family invites you to join them for a time of refreshments and fellowship in the fellowship hall immediately following the memorial service.