Gilbert Van Veldhuizen

IN CELEBRATION OF LIFE
GILBERT VAN VELDHUIZEN

BORN
April 23, 1923
Matlock, Iowa

PASSED AWAY
November 5, 2008
Sheldon, Iowa

MEMORIAL SERVICES
10:30 A.M. Saturday, November 8, 2008
First Reformed Church ~ Sheldon, Iowa
Rev. Gordon Bloemendaal ~ Officiating
Family Devotions
10:15 A.M. Saturday at the First Reformed Church
Visitation
will be after 2 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2008 with the
family present 6 to 8 p.m., at Vander Ploeg Funeral Home in Sheldon.
CONGREGATIONAL HYMN
No. 202 “Amazing Grace” Processional
MUSIC
“How Great Thou Art” sung by: Larry Den Hartog
“Remind Me Dear Lord” duet by: Harriet and Jeanne Van Veldhuizen
Organist: Midge Andringa

HONORARY CASKET BEARERS
Tim Davis Kellye Davis
Nick Van Veldhuizen Nathan Van Veldhuizen
Kyle Struve Kayla Struve
CASKET BEARERS
John Buysman Jason Buysman
David Van Wyk Jay Van Wyk
Larry Den Hartog Tom Van Veldhuizen

FINAL RESTING PLACE
Graveside service 9:30 A.M. Saturday, November 8, 2008
East Lawn Cemetery ~ Sheldon, Iowa
Military graveside service by: American Legion Post # 145 of Sheldon

The Van Veldhuizen family wishes to invite you to join
them in the fellowship hall of the church after the service.

Arrangements under the care of
Vander Ploeg Funeral Home of Sheldon, Iowa

GILBERT VAN VELDHUIZEN

Gilbert Van Veldhuizen, the son of Everett and Suzie (De Jong) Van Veldhuizen, was born on April 23, 1923 at Matlock, Iowa. He entered in eternal rest November 5, 2008 in Sheldon, Iowa, reaching the age of 85 years, 6 months and 12 days. He lived his youth at Hospers, Iowa receiving his education at Hospers Christian School. He served in the Army during World War II. He was united in marriage to Marie (Lode) Van Veldhuizen on February 14, 1949 at First Reformed Church in Sheldon. The couple made their home in Sheldon, where Gil was employed with John Buysman Truck Line for thirty seven years. He later became a partner in business with Moorman Feeds out of Quincy, Illinois.
Gil was a longtime member of First Reformed Church in Sheldon, holding many offices over the years. Gil found pleasure and contentment in his driving, years of traveling, socializing with friends, family and his faith in God.
Gil is survived by his wife, Marie of 59 years; son, Ron and his wife, Roxanne Van Veldhuizen of Oelwein, Iowa; a daughter, Nancy and her husband, Claude Struve of Sheldon; six grandchildren, Tim and Kellye Davis; Nick and Nathan Van Veldhuizen; Kyle and his wife, Molly Struve and Kayla Struve; two sisters, Cornelia Van Leeuwen of Hudsonville, Michigan and Bertha Van Gorp of Sheldon, Iowa; a sister-in-law, Helen Van Veldhuizen of Storm Lake, Iowa and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Cornie and Edward; one sister, Nellie Den Hartog and brother-in-laws, Donald Den Hartog; Clarence Van Leeuwen; Darrel Roetman and Albert Van Gorp.